Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Skilling Open Prelim 2020
Slav Defense (D11) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 7.6 · 23 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventSkilling Open Prelim 2020
- Round7.6
- Date23 November 2020
- OpeningSlav Defense (D11)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 9 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 (8th Norway Chess 2020, 2020).
Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, ½-½ (83rd Tata Steel Masters, 2021).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Skilling Open Prelim 2020
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Jan-Krzysztof Duda at Skilling Open Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Slav Defense (D11) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 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. 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 9 of 105.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda played?
At the Skilling Open Prelim, round 7.6, on 23 November 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Black), at Skilling Open Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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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