Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Sicilian Defense (B30) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 1.36 · 6 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackD Gukesh
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round1.36
- Date6 December 2022
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 28 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, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B30) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 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. 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 28 of 55.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 1.36, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.