Jan-Krzysztof Duda is one of the most formidable grandmasters of his generation, and is perhaps best remembered for ending Magnus Carlsen’s extraordinary 125-game unbeaten streak in classical chess back in 2020 — a landmark moment that sent shockwaves through the chess world. In 2023, he meets Carlsen again, this time in the sturdy Caro-Kann Defence, an opening the Norwegian champion has wielded brilliantly throughout his career.