D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 1.18 · 6 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteD Gukesh
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round1.18
- Date6 December 2022
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 12 of 55 between Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh in the Rama Chess database (2021–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 38–11 with 6 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Gukesh, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Gukesh, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
The moves of D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E11) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 48 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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 D Gukesh?
In the 55 games between them in our database (2021 to 2025) Carlsen leads 38–11 with 6 draws. This game is number 12 of 55.
Where and when was D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 1.18, on 6 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between D Gukesh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.