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

Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 2.1 · 31 December 2024

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

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
  • Round2.1
  • Date31 December 2024
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 83 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 Final KO 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 0-1 (Titled Tue 21st Jan Late, 2025).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 d5 3.e3 c5 4.c3 Nc6 5.Nd2 e6 6.Ngf3 Bd6 7.Bg3 O-O 8.Bb5 Ne7 9.Bd3 b6 10.e4 Bxg3 11.hxg3 dxe4 12.Nxe4 Ng6 13.dxc5 Bb7 14.Nxf6+ Qxf6 15.cxb6 e5 16.Bxg6 hxg6 17.O-O axb6 18.Re1 Rfe8 19.Qe2 e4 20.Nh2 e3 21.fxe3 Ra5 22.Rad1 Rxa2 23.Rd4 Qe5 24.Qf2 Rea8 25.e4 Ra1 26.Nf3 Rxe1+ 27.Qxe1 Qe7 28.Qe3 Re8 29.e5 b5 30.Kf2 Qe6 31.Qf4 Bxf3 32.gxf3 Qh3 33.g4 Qh4+ 34.Kg2 Qe1 35.Re4 Qd1 36.Qe3 Qd5 37.Kg3 Qb3 38.Qe2 Qd5 39.Qe3 Qb3 40.Qd2 Qe6 41.Qd6 Qb3 42.Qd7 Rf8 43.e6 fxe6 44.Qxe6+ Qxe6 45.Rxe6 b4 46.c4 b3 47.Rxg6 Rc8 48.Rb6 Rxc4 49.Rxb3 Kf7 50.Rb7+ Kf6 51.Rb6+ Kf7 52.f4 Rd4 53.f5 Rd3+ 54.Kf4 Rd4+ 55.Kg5 Rc4 56.Rb7+ Kf8 57.b4 Rd4 58.b5 Rc4 59.b6 Rb4 60.Kh5 1-0

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

From Indian Defenses (A45) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 60 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 83 of 105.

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

At the World Blitz Final KO 2024, round 2.1, on 31 December 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (119 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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