D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025

Italian Game (C50) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 8.1 · 28 October 2025

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D Gukesh
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteD Gukesh
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventClutch Chess: Champions 2025
  • Round8.1
  • Date28 October 2025
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 53 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, 1-0 (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).

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

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 d6 4.O-O Be6 5.Bxe6 fxe6 6.c3 Nf6 7.Re1 Be7 8.d4 O-O 9.dxe5 Nxe5 10.Nxe5 dxe5 11.Nd2 Bc5 12.Nf3 Qxd1 13.Rxd1 Nxe4 14.Be3 Bxe3 15.fxe3 Rf5 16.Rd7 Rc8 17.Rad1 Nc5 18.Rd8+ Rxd8 19.Rxd8+ Rf8 20.Rd1 e4 21.Ne5 h5 22.Nd7 Rf5 23.Nxc5 Rxc5 24.Rd4 Rd5 25.c4 Rxd4 26.exd4 Kf7 27.Kf2 Kf6 28.Ke3 Kf5 29.b4 a6 30.h4 b5 31.c5 c6 32.g3 e5 0-1

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

From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 32 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 53 of 55.

Where and when was D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Clutch Chess: Champions, round 8.1, on 28 October 2025.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 32 moves (64 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.

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