Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, 8th Norway Chess 2020

Caro-Kann Defense (B15) · 1-0 (Jan-Krzysztof Duda won) · 63 moves · Round 5.1 · 10 October 2020

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

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Jan-Krzysztof Duda won
  • Event8th Norway Chess 2020
  • Round5.1
  • Date10 October 2020
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B15)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 7 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, 1-0 (Lindores Abbey Prelim, 2020).

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

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The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, 8th Norway Chess 2020

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6+ exf6 6.c3 Bd6 7.Bd3 O-O 8.Qc2 Re8+ 9.Ne2 h5 10.Be3 Nd7 11.O-O-O b5 12.d5 c5 13.Bxb5 Rb8 14.c4 a6 15.Ba4 Re7 16.Ng3 Ne5 17.Ne4 Reb7 18.b3 Rb4 19.Bd2 Rxa4 20.bxa4 Bf5 21.Rde1 h4 22.h3 Ng6 23.Re3 Nf4 24.g4 Bg6 25.Kd1 f5 26.Nxd6 Qxd6 27.gxf5 Bh5+ 28.f3 Qf6 29.Bc3 Qg5 30.Qe4 Qg2 31.Rhe1 Qxa2 32.Qc2 Qxc4 33.Re8+ Kh7 34.Rxb8 Qxd5+ 35.Qd2 Bxf3+ 36.Kc1 Qxf5 37.Re3 Ne2+ 38.Kb2 Nxc3 39.Qxc3 Qf4 40.Qd3+ f5 41.Rf8 Qb4+ 42.Kc1 Be4 43.Qb3 Qd4 44.Qc3 Qd6 45.Rf7 Qg6 46.Rd7 Qg1+ 47.Kb2 c4 48.Rxe4 fxe4 49.Rd4 Qf2+ 50.Qd2 c3+ 51.Kxc3 Qg3+ 52.Kb2 Qxh3 53.Rxe4 Qg3 54.Qd4 Qg2+ 55.Kc3 Qf3+ 56.Kb4 Qf8+ 57.Ka5 Qf5+ 58.Kxa6 g5 59.a5 h3 60.Re7+ Kg6 61.Qg7+ Kh5 62.Qh7+ Kg4 63.Re4+ 1-0

This marathon sees Jan-Krzysztof Duda take on Magnus Carlsen at 8th Norway Chess 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Caro-Kann Defense (B15) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 63 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, 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 7 of 105.

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

At the 8th Norway Chess 2020, round 5.1, on 10 October 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 8th Norway Chess 2020 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B15). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (125 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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