Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Titled Tue 28th Feb Late 2023

Grünfeld Defense (D85) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 55 moves · Round 10 · 28 February 2023

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

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 28th Feb Late 2023
  • Round10
  • Date28 February 2023
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
  • Length55 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 60 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 (World Blitz 2022, 2022).

Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Superbet Rapid 2023, 2023).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Titled Tue 28th Feb Late 2023

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.c4 Bg7 4.Nc3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.e4 Nxc3 7.bxc3 c5 8.Be3 Qa5 9.Qd2 O-O 10.Rc1 cxd4 11.cxd4 Qxd2+ 12.Bxd2 e6 13.h4 Nc6 14.e5 Rd8 15.Bg5 Rd7 16.Bb5 h6 17.Be3 Rd5 18.Bc4 Rd8 19.O-O b6 20.Bd3 Nb4 21.Be4 Nd5 22.Rc2 Ba6 23.Rfc1 Rac8 24.Bd2 Bf8 25.Ne1 Nb4 26.Rxc8 Rxc8 27.Rxc8 Bxc8 28.a3 Nd5 29.Nc2 a5 30.Kf1 Ba6+ 31.Ke1 Bb5 32.Bc1 Kg7 33.Ne3 Nxe3 34.fxe3 Be7 35.g3 h5 36.Bc2 g5 37.hxg5 Bxg5 38.Kf2 Bc4 39.Bd2 Kh6 40.Ke1 Kg7 41.e4 Kh6 42.Bd1 Bd3 43.Bf3 a4 44.d5 Bb5 45.d6 Kg6 46.Bxg5 Kxg5 47.Kd2 h4 48.gxh4+ Kf4 49.h5 Kxe5 50.h6 Kf6 51.Bh5 e5 52.Kc3 Bc6 53.Bg4 Bxe4 54.Kc4 Bc6 55.Bf5 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 28th Feb Late in 2023. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Grünfeld Defense (D85) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 55 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 60 of 105.

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

At the Titled Tue 28th Feb Late, round 10, on 28 February 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Black), at Titled Tue 28th Feb Late in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D85). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 55 moves (109 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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