Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, 81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 71 moves · Round 12.1 · 26 January 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
- Round12.1
- Date26 January 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length71 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 3 of 105 between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Rama Chess database (2015–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 50–17 with 38 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Duda, 1-0 (World Blitz 2018, 2018).
Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, 81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Jan-Krzysztof Duda at 81st Tata Steel GpA in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 71 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda?
In the 105 games between them in our database (2015 to 2025) Carlsen leads 50–17 with 38 draws. This game is number 3 of 105.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda played?
At the 81st Tata Steel GpA, round 12.1, on 26 January 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Black), at 81st Tata Steel GpA in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 71 moves (141 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.