Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025

Four Knights Game (C48) · ½-½ (Draw) · 64 moves · Round 3.3 · 2 July 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
  • EventSuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025
  • Round3.3
  • Date2 July 2025
  • OpeningFour Knights Game (C48)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 94 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 (Chess.com Classic Winners, 2025).

Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, ½-½ (SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bd6 5.a3 a6 6.Bc4 Bc5 7.d3 d6 8.Be3 Bxe3 9.fxe3 Be6 10.Bxe6 fxe6 11.O-O O-O 12.h3 Nb8 13.Ne2 Nbd7 14.Ng3 h6 15.Rf2 b5 16.Qe2 c5 17.Raf1 Qe7 18.Nh2 a5 19.Ng4 Nxg4 20.Qxg4 Rxf2 21.Rxf2 a4 22.Nh5 Kh7 23.Qf3 Rf8 24.Qe2 Rxf2 25.Qxf2 c4 26.Ng3 Nc5 27.d4 Nd7 28.Ne2 Nf6 29.Nc3 Qb7 30.d5 exd5 31.Qf5+ Kh8 32.Nxd5 Nxd5 33.exd5 Qxd5 34.c3 Qd3 35.Qf3 Kg8 36.Kh2 d5 37.Qg4 Kh7 38.Qd7 d4 39.exd4 exd4 40.Qxb5 dxc3 41.bxc3 Qxc3 42.Qxa4 Qe5+ 43.Kh1 Qc5 44.Qc2+ Kg8 45.Qc3 Qb5 46.Kg1 Qb3 47.Qe5 Qd3 48.Kf2 c3 49.Qe8+ Kh7 50.Qe2 Qd4+ 51.Kf3 h5 52.Qc2+ Kh6 53.a4 Kg5 54.Ke2 Kh4 55.Qd3 Qb4 56.Kf3 Qb7+ 57.Kf2 Qb2+ 58.Kf3 Qb7+ 59.Kf2 Qb6+ 60.Qe3 Qb2+ 61.Kf3 Qb7+ 62.Kf2 Qb2+ 63.Kf3 Qb7+ 64.Kf2 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Jan-Krzysztof Duda take on Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Four Knights Game (C48) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 64 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 94 of 105.

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

At the SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025, round 3.3, on 2 July 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C48). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

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

How long was the game?

The game lasted 64 moves (127 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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