Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz Final KO 2024

English Opening (A15) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 2.2 · 31 December 2024

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

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
  • Round2.2
  • Date31 December 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 82 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 (World Blitz Final KO 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 1-0 (World Blitz Final KO 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz Final KO 2024

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 g6 5.d4 Bg7 6.O-O O-O 7.Qc2 c5 8.d5 b5 9.Nc3 b4 10.Nd1 d6 11.e4 e6 12.Re1 Re8 13.Bf4 a5 14.a4 e5 15.Bc1 Bc8 16.b3 Ra7 17.Bb2 Rae7 18.h3 Nbd7 19.Ne3 Nh5 20.Re2 Ndf6 21.Rf1 Kh8 22.Kh2 Ng8 23.Ne1 Rf8 24.Bf3 Nhf6 25.Nd3 Nh6 26.Bc1 Nfg8 27.Bg2 f5 28.exf5 gxf5 29.f4 e4 30.Nf2 Nf6 31.Rg1 Nh5 32.Qd1 Rg8 33.Bf1 Qe8 34.Rc2 Bd4 35.Bb2 Bxb2 36.Rxb2 Reg7 37.g4 Nxf4 38.Qc1 Qe5 39.Kh1 fxg4 40.Nfxg4 Nxg4 41.hxg4 Bxg4 42.Nxg4 Rxg4 43.Rxg4 Rxg4 44.Rh2 Qc3 45.Qd1 Qg3 46.Bg2 Nxg2 47.Qa1+ Rg7 0-1

This full-length game sees Jan-Krzysztof Duda take on Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz Final KO 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A15), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 47 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.

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 82 of 105.

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

At the World Blitz Final KO 2024, round 2.2, on 31 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz Final KO 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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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