Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020

Caro-Kann Defense (B10) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 4.3 · 26 August 2020

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White
Daniel Naroditsky
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDaniel Naroditsky
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
  • Round4.3
  • Date26 August 2020
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B10)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 4 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: Carlsen vs Naroditsky, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Naroditsky, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

The moves of Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020

1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Qf3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Bc4 Nbd7 6.d4 Nb6 7.Nxf6+ exf6 8.Bb3 Qxd4 9.Ne2 Qe5 10.Bf4 Qa5+ 11.c3 Be7 12.O-O O-O 13.Nd4 Bc5 14.Rad1 Re8 15.Bxf7+ Kxf7 16.Qh5+ Kf8 17.Bd6+ Bxd6 18.Qxa5 Re5 19.Nb3 Rxa5 20.Nxa5 Bc7 21.Nb3 Be6 22.Rfe1 Bxb3 23.axb3 Rd8 24.Rxd8+ Bxd8 25.f3 Nd5 26.Kf2 Bb6+ 27.Ke2 Nf4+ 28.Kf1 Nd3 29.Re2 Nc1 30.Rc2 Nxb3 31.Ke2 a5 32.Kd3 a4 33.Kc4 Bc5 34.Re2 b5+ 35.Kd3 Kf7 36.Kc2 Bd6 37.g3 c5 38.f4 b4 39.cxb4 cxb4 40.Kd3 Nc1+ 0-1

In this encounter Daniel Naroditsky had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Caro-Kann Defense (B10) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 40 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.

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 4 of 43.

Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 4.3, 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 Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B10). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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