Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020
Flank Openings (A01) · ½-½ (Draw) · 51 moves · Round 4.1 · 26 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniel Naroditsky
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
- Round4.1
- Date26 August 2020
- OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
- Length51 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 2 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, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020
A full-length game in which Daniel Naroditsky was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Flank Openings (A01) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 51 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Daniel Naroditsky and Magnus Carlsen. 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 2 of 43.
Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 4.1, 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 Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Daniel Naroditsky and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 51 moves (102 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.