Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E51) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 1.24 · 6 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackD Gukesh
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round1.24
- Date6 December 2022
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E51)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 17 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: Gukesh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
Next game: Gukesh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on D Gukesh at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E51), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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, 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 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 17 of 55.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 1.24, on 6 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and D Gukesh (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E51). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.