Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Charity Cup KO 2022

Petrov Defense (C42) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 3.24 · 26 March 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCharity Cup KO 2022
  • Round3.24
  • Date26 March 2022
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 38 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: Duda vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Charity Cup KO 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Charity Cup KO 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.d4 d5 6.Bd3 Bf5 7.O-O Be7 8.Re1 O-O 9.Nbd2 Nd6 10.Nf1 c6 11.Bxf5 Nxf5 12.Qd3 Nd6 13.b3 Na6 14.Ng3 Re8 15.c4 Bf8 16.Bd2 f6 17.h4 Qd7 18.c5 Ne4 19.Nxe4 dxe4 20.Rxe4 Nxc5 21.Qc4+ Ne6 22.Rae1 b5 23.Qc2 Nc7 24.Rc1 Rxe4 25.Qxe4 Nd5 26.a4 a6 27.h5 Re8 28.Qc2 Re6 29.g3 Qe8 30.Qf5 Re2 31.Kf1 Re6 32.Nh4 Qd7 33.Qf3 Ne7 34.Bb4 Qxd4 35.Bxe7 Bxe7 36.Nf5 Qd5 37.Qxd5 cxd5 38.Rc8+ Kf7 39.axb5 axb5 40.Rb8 Re5 41.Nd4 Bc5 42.Nc6 Rf5 43.f4 Ke6 44.Rb7 Kd6 45.Nd8 Rxh5 46.Rxg7 Rh2 47.Nb7+ Kc6 48.Nd8+ Kd6 49.Nb7+ Kc6 50.Nd8+ Kd6 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Jan-Krzysztof Duda at Charity Cup KO 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Petrov Defense (C42), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 50 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda. 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 38 of 105.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda played?

At the Charity Cup KO 2022, round 3.24, on 26 March 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Black), at Charity Cup KO 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 50 moves (100 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?

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