Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky, Katara Bullet Final 2020
Ruy Lopez (C77) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 4.4 · 26 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDaniel Naroditsky
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
- Round4.4
- Date26 August 2020
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C77)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 5 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, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Naroditsky, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky, Katara Bullet Final 2020
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Daniel Naroditsky at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C77) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 48 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 5 of 43.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky played?
At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 4.4, on 26 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Daniel Naroditsky (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). 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 48 moves (95 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?
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