Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020
Ruy Lopez (C67) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 4.9 · 26 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniel Naroditsky
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
- Round4.9
- Date26 August 2020
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 10 of 43 between Magnus Carlsen and Daniel Naroditsky in the Rama Chess database (2020–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 20–11 with 12 draws.
Previous game: Naroditsky vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Naroditsky, 1-0 (Aimchess US Rapid Prelim, 2021).
The moves of Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020
This full-length game sees Daniel Naroditsky take on Magnus Carlsen at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C67), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 49 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Daniel Naroditsky?
In the 43 games between them in our database (2020 to 2025) Carlsen leads 20–11 with 12 draws. This game is number 10 of 43.
Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 4.9, on 26 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Daniel Naroditsky (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). 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 49 moves (98 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.