Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Charity Cup KO 2022
Scotch Game (C44) · 1-0 (Jan-Krzysztof Duda won) · 26 moves · Round 3.23 · 26 March 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Jan-Krzysztof Duda won
- EventCharity Cup KO 2022
- Round3.23
- Date26 March 2022
- OpeningScotch Game (C44)
- Length26 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 35 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: Duda vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Charity Cup KO 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 0-1 (Charity Cup KO 2022, 2022).
The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Charity Cup KO 2022
A middlegame battle in which Jan-Krzysztof Duda was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Charity Cup KO 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Scotch Game (C44), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 26 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 35 of 105.
Where and when was Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Charity Cup KO 2022, round 3.23, on 26 March 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Charity Cup KO 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C44). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 26 moves (51 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.