Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025
Ruy Lopez (C71) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 14.2 · 29 October 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackD Gukesh
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventClutch Chess: Champions 2025
- Round14.2
- Date29 October 2025
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C71)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 55 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).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on D Gukesh at Clutch Chess: Champions in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C71) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 33 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 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 55 of 55.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh played?
At the Clutch Chess: Champions, round 14.2, on 29 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C71). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.