D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th Norway Chess 2023
Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 82 moves · Round 4.1 · 3 June 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteD Gukesh
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event11th Norway Chess 2023
- Round4.1
- Date3 June 2023
- OpeningItalian Game (C50)
- Length82 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 36 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 (11th Norway Blitz 2023, 2023).
Next game: Gukesh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (11th Norway Armageddon, 2023).
The moves of D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th Norway Chess 2023
A marathon in which D Gukesh was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 11th Norway Chess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 82 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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, the game was drawn between D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen. 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 36 of 55.
Where and when was D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 11th Norway Chess 2023, round 4.1, on 3 June 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between D Gukesh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 11th Norway Chess 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 82 moves (163 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.