Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess.com Classic Winners 2025

Queen's Gambit Declined (D36) · ½-½ (Draw) · 61 moves · Round 1.4 · 20 May 2025

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White
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChess.com Classic Winners 2025
  • Round1.4
  • Date20 May 2025
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D36)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 92 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, ½-½ (Chess.com Classic Winners, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 1-0 (Chess.com Classic Winners, 2025).

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The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess.com Classic Winners 2025

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Bg5 c6 6.Qc2 Be6 7.e3 Nbd7 8.h3 Bd6 9.Bd3 h6 10.Bf4 Bxf4 11.exf4 Ne4 12.Bxe4 dxe4 13.Qxe4 O-O 14.Nge2 Bc4 15.O-O Re8 16.Qc2 Nf6 17.Rfe1 Qd6 18.Rad1 Bxe2 19.Nxe2 Re4 20.f3 Re3 21.Rd3 Re7 22.Rf1 Nd5 23.Qd2 Rxe2 24.Qxe2 Nxf4 25.Qe4 Nxd3 26.Qxd3 Rd8 27.Rd1 Qd5 28.Qa3 c5 29.Qxa7 cxd4 30.b3 d3 31.Rd2 Qe5 32.Qf2 Rc8 33.f4 Qe4 34.Qg3 Rc3 35.Kf2 Rc2 36.Qe3 Qb4 37.Ke1 Rc1+ 38.Kf2 Rc2 39.Rxc2 dxc2 40.Ke2 g6 41.Kd3 Qa3 42.Qe8+ Kg7 43.Qe5+ Kg8 44.Qe8+ Kg7 45.Qe5+ Kg8 46.Kxc2 Qxa2+ 47.Qb2 Qa6 48.Qe5 Qc6+ 49.Kd3 Qxg2 50.Qe8+ Kg7 51.Qe5+ Kh7 52.Qe3 Qd5+ 53.Kc3 g5 54.fxg5 hxg5 55.Kb4 Kg6 56.Ka4 Qc6+ 57.Ka5 Qa6+ 58.Kb4 Qd6+ 59.Ka5 Qa6+ 60.Kb4 Qd6+ 61.Ka5 Qa6+ 1/2-1/2

Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Chess.com Classic Winners in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D36) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 61 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen. 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 92 of 105.

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

At the Chess.com Classic Winners, round 1.4, on 20 May 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess.com Classic Winners in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D36). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (122 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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