D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

English Opening (A37) · 1-0 (D Gukesh won) · 34 moves · Round 1.39 · 6 December 2022

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White
D Gukesh
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteD Gukesh
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · D Gukesh won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round1.39
  • Date6 December 2022
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 31 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, 0-1 (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

1.c4 c5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.Nc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 d6 6.O-O e6 7.e3 Nge7 8.d4 O-O 9.b3 cxd4 10.Nxd4 Nf5 11.Nde2 d5 12.cxd5 exd5 13.Bxd5 Qa5 14.Bb2 Rd8 15.e4 Nfe7 16.Qc1 Ne5 17.Rd1 Bg4 18.Qf4 Nxd5 19.Rxd5 Rxd5 20.Nxd5 Nf3+ 21.Kg2 Bxb2 22.Rb1 Qxa2 23.Rxb2 Qxb2 24.Nf6+ Kg7 25.Nxg4 Ne1+ 26.Kf1 Nd3 27.Qe3 h5 28.Qh6+ Kg8 29.Ne3 Qb1+ 30.Kg2 Qe1 31.Nd5 Qxf2+ 32.Kh3 Qf1+ 33.Kh4 Ne5 34.Ne7+ 1-0

A middlegame battle in which D Gukesh was paired against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A37) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 34 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.

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, D Gukesh 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 31 of 55.

Where and when was D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 1.39, 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 English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

D Gukesh won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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