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

Four Knights Game (C47) · ½-½ (Draw) · 96 moves · Round 16.5 · 6 July 2025

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

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025
  • Round16.5
  • Date6 July 2025
  • OpeningFour Knights Game (C47)
  • Length96 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 96 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 (SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 1-0 (Esports World Cup D 2025, 2025).

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.d4 exd4 5.Nxd4 Bb4 6.Nxc6 bxc6 7.Bd3 d5 8.exd5 O-O 9.O-O Bg4 10.f3 Bh5 11.dxc6 Qd4+ 12.Kh1 Bxc3 13.bxc3 Qxc3 14.Bf4 Qxc6 15.h3 Bg6 16.Re1 Rfd8 17.Qe2 Bxd3 18.cxd3 Re8 19.Qf2 Nd5 20.Bg3 a6 21.Re4 h6 22.Kh2 Qb5 23.Qd4 Qd7 24.Rae1 c6 25.a4 Red8 26.Qc5 a5 27.Rd4 Qa7 28.Qxa7 Rxa7 29.Rc1 Ra6 30.Be1 Re8 31.Re4 Rb8 32.Rc5 Nb4 33.Rd4 Ra7 34.Bd2 f6 35.h4 Kf7 36.h5 Rbb7 37.Rcc4 Rc7 38.Kg3 c5 39.Rd6 Rd7 40.Rxd7+ Rxd7 41.Rxc5 Rxd3 42.Bxb4 axb4 43.Rb5 Rb3 44.Rb6 Rb2 45.Rb7+ Ke6 46.Rxg7 Ra2 47.Rb7 Rxa4 48.Rb5 Ra6 49.Rxb4 Ra7 50.Rg4 Ra5 51.Kh4 Kf7 52.Rg6 Ra1 53.g4 Rf1 54.Kg3 Rg1+ 55.Kf4 Ra1 56.Rxh6 Ra4+ 57.Kg3 Kg7 58.Rg6+ Kf7 59.f4 Ra3+ 60.Kf2 Ra2+ 61.Ke3 Ra3+ 62.Kd2 Rf3 63.f5 Rh3 64.Ke2 Rh2+ 65.Ke3 Rh1 66.h6 Rh2 67.Ke4 Rh1 68.Rg7+ Kf8 69.Kd5 Rxh6 70.Ra7 Rh4 71.Ke6 Rxg4 72.Kxf6 Kg8 73.Ra8+ Kh7 74.Ke6 Re4+ 75.Kf7 Rb4 76.Re8 Rb7+ 77.Kf8 Rb6 78.Re7+ Kh8 79.Kf7 Kh7 80.Kf8+ Kh8 81.Re6 Rb8+ 82.Kf7 Kh7 83.f6 Ra8 84.Re7 Rb8 85.Ra7 Rc8 86.Ra1 Rc7+ 87.Ke6 Rc6+ 88.Ke7 Rc7+ 89.Ke8 Kg6 90.f7 Rc8+ 91.Kd7 Rb8 92.Rb1 Ra8 93.Ra1 Rb8 94.Rf1 Kg7 95.f8=R Rxf8 96.Rxf8 Kxf8 1/2-1/2

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

Play followed Four Knights Game (C47) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 96 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda. 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 96 of 105.

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

At the SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, round 16.5, on 6 July 2025.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C47). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

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

How long was the game?

The game lasted 96 moves (192 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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