Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

Réti Opening (A07) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 7.3 · 11 May 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
D Gukesh
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackD Gukesh
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperbet POL Blitz 2024
  • Round7.3
  • Date11 May 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 44 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, ½-½ (Superbet POL Rapid 2024, 2024).

Next game: Gukesh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 Nc6 3.d4 Bf5 4.Nh4 Bg4 5.Bg2 e6 6.O-O Be7 7.h3 Bh5 8.Nf3 Nf6 9.c4 O-O 10.cxd5 exd5 11.Nc3 Ne4 12.Ne5 Nxe5 13.dxe5 Nxc3 14.bxc3 c6 15.f4 f6 16.g4 Bf7 17.exf6 Bc5+ 18.Kh2 Qxf6 19.Qd3 Bg6 20.f5 Bf7 21.Bf4 Bd6 22.Bxd6 Qxd6+ 23.Qg3 Rad8 24.Qxd6 Rxd6 25.Rad1 Rfd8 26.Rf4 c5 27.Ra4 a6 28.Ra5 b5 29.a4 Be8 30.Kg3 d4 31.cxd4 Rxd4 32.Rc1 c4 33.Rxa6 bxa4 34.Bf3 Rc8 35.Rc3 Kf8 36.Ra7 Rd2 37.Kf4 Rb2 38.g5 Rb3 39.Rc1 c3 40.Be4 Rc4 41.Ke3 c2+ 42.Bd3 Rc5 43.Kd4 Rbc3 44.e4 a3 45.e5 Rc8 46.e6 R3c6 47.Be4 Rd6+ 48.Ke5 Rd1 49.Rxc2 Rxc2 50.Bxc2 Re1+ 51.Kd6 Re3 52.f6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against D Gukesh at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024. 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 52 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.

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 44 of 55.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh played?

At the Superbet POL Blitz 2024, round 7.3, on 11 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and D Gukesh (Black), at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024.

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 52 moves (103 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.

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