Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Réti Opening (A07) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 1.28 · 6 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackD Gukesh
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round1.28
- Date6 December 2022
- OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 19 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 full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on D Gukesh at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Réti Opening (A07) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 46 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, 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 19 of 55.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 1.28, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.