Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky, Katara Bullet Final 2020
Indian Defenses (A48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 58 moves · Round 4.10 · 26 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDaniel Naroditsky
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
- Round4.10
- Date26 August 2020
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
- Length58 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 6 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, 1-0 (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
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Daniel Naroditsky at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Indian Defenses (A48) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 58 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.
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 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 6 of 43.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky played?
At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 4.10, 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 Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 58 moves (115 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.