Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Prelim 2020

English Opening (A28) · 1-0 (Jan-Krzysztof Duda won) · 43 moves · Round 7.4 · 20 May 2020

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Jan-Krzysztof Duda
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Jan-Krzysztof Duda won
  • EventLindores Abbey Prelim 2020
  • Round7.4
  • Date20 May 2020
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A28)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 6 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, ½-½ (82nd Tata Steel GpA, 2020).

Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, 1-0 (8th Norway Chess 2020, 2020).

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The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Prelim 2020

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.e3 Bb4 5.Qc2 O-O 6.Nd5 Re8 7.Qf5 d6 8.Nxf6+ gxf6 9.Qh5 d5 10.a3 Bf8 11.Bd3 e4 12.cxd5 exd3 13.dxc6 bxc6 14.b4 a5 15.Bb2 Re4 16.Nd4 Qd5 17.Qxd5 cxd5 18.f3 Re8 19.Nb5 Re7 20.Bxf6 Rd7 21.Kf2 Ba6 22.Nd4 Bc4 23.Rhb1 Ra6 24.Be5 f6 25.b5 Rb6 26.Bf4 a4 27.g4 Bc5 28.h4 Kf7 29.Kg3 Bxd4 30.exd4 Bxb5 31.Rb4 Re7 32.Rab1 Bc4 33.Rxb6 cxb6 34.Rxb6 Bb3 35.Bd6 Rd7 36.f4 f5 37.g5 Bd1 38.Bc5 Kg7 39.Kf2 Rd8 40.Rb7+ Kg6 41.Re7 Rb8 42.Re6+ Kh5 43.Kg3 1-0

This full-length game sees Jan-Krzysztof Duda take on Magnus Carlsen at Lindores Abbey Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A28), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

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.

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After the contest, 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 6 of 105.

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

At the Lindores Abbey Prelim, round 7.4, on 20 May 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Lindores Abbey Prelim in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A28). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (85 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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