Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025

Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 2.2 · 27 October 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
D Gukesh
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackD Gukesh
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventClutch Chess: Champions 2025
  • Round2.2
  • Date27 October 2025
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 51 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 (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gukesh, 1-0 (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Nbd2 a5 6.Bg2 a4 7.a3 Be7 8.O-O Nc6 9.Qc2 O-O 10.Rd1 Bd7 11.e4 dxe4 12.Nxe4 Nxe4 13.Qxe4 Na5 14.Qe2 Bc6 15.Bf4 Bf6 16.d5 exd5 17.cxd5 Bxd5 18.Ne5 c6 19.Bxd5 cxd5 20.Qb5 Nb3 21.Rxd5 Ra5 22.Rxd8 Rxb5 23.Rxf8+ Kxf8 24.Re1 Rd5 25.Nc4 g5 26.Nb6 Rd3 27.Be5 Nd2 28.Kg2 Nf3 29.Nd7+ Rxd7 30.Kxf3 Bxe5 31.Rxe5 Rd3+ 32.Re3 Rd2 33.b3 axb3 34.Rxb3 Ra2 35.Rxb7 Rxa3+ 36.Kg4 Ra2 37.Kxg5 Rxf2 38.h4 Kg7 39.Rb6 Ra2 40.Rc6 Ra5+ 41.Kg4 Rb5 42.Kh3 Ra5 43.Rb6 Rc5 44.Ra6 Rb5 45.Rc6 Ra5 46.Rb6 Rc5 47.Ra6 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against D Gukesh at Clutch Chess: Champions in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Indian Defense (E10) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 47 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh. 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 51 of 55.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh played?

At the Clutch Chess: Champions, round 2.2, on 27 October 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and D Gukesh (Black), at Clutch Chess: Champions in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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