Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Oslo Esports Cup 2022

Sicilian Defense (B42) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 1.1 · 22 April 2022

♔
White
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventOslo Esports Cup 2022
  • Round1.1
  • Date22 April 2022
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B42)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 41 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 (Charity Cup KO 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, ½-½ (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).

The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Oslo Esports Cup 2022

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.Bd3 Bc5 6.Nb3 Ba7 7.Qe2 Nc6 8.Be3 d6 9.Nc3 Nf6 10.f4 b5 11.a3 e5 12.Bxa7 Rxa7 13.f5 Nd4 14.Nxd4 exd4 15.Qf2 dxc3 16.Qxa7 cxb2 17.Rb1 Qa5+ 18.Ke2 O-O 19.Qd4 Re8 20.Rhe1 Bxf5 21.Kf1 Bg6 22.Rxb2 Qxa3 23.Rb4 Qa5 24.Qxd6 h6 25.Rd4 Ng4 26.h3 Ne5 27.Qc5 Qd2 28.Rd5 f6 29.Qe3 Qa5 30.Qd4 Bf7 31.Rd6 Nc4 32.Ra1 Qd2 33.Bxc4 Qf4+ 34.Kg1 Bxc4 35.Rd8 Rxd8 36.Qxd8+ Kh7 37.Re1 Qe5 38.Qd7 Be6 39.Qd3 a5 40.c3 a4 41.Rb1 a3 42.Ra1 b4 43.Kf2 b3 0-1

In this encounter Jan-Krzysztof Duda had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Oslo Esports Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B42), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 43 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 41 of 105.

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

At the Oslo Esports Cup 2022, round 1.1, on 22 April 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B42). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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