Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · 1-0 (Jan-Krzysztof Duda won) · 38 moves · Round 5.1 · 19 August 2022

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

Game summary

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Jan-Krzysztof Duda won
  • EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
  • Round5.1
  • Date19 August 2022
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 44 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 (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).

Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, 1-0 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4+ 4.Bd2 Bxd2+ 5.Qxd2 d5 6.g3 c6 7.Bg2 Nbd7 8.O-O dxc4 9.a4 O-O 10.a5 b5 11.axb6 Qxb6 12.Rc1 Rb8 13.Na3 Ba6 14.Nxc4 Bxc4 15.Rxc4 Qxb2 16.Qxb2 Rxb2 17.Bf1 Rc8 18.Rxa7 g6 19.Rc1 h5 20.e4 Rd8 21.Rxc6 Nxe4 22.Rcc7 Rxf2 23.Ng5 Nxg5 24.Kxf2 Nf6 25.Ke2 Nd5 26.Rd7 Rc8 27.h4 Rc2+ 28.Kd3 Nb4+ 29.Ke3 Rc3+ 30.Kf4 Rf3+ 31.Kxg5 Kg7 32.Bh3 Nd3 33.g4 Nf2 34.gxh5 Nxh3+ 35.Kg4 Ng1 36.hxg6 Kxg6 37.h5+ Kg7 38.Ra1 1-0

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

Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E11) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Lasting 38 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.

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

When the dust settled, Jan-Krzysztof Duda 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 44 of 105.

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

At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 5.1, on 19 August 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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