D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Rapid 2023
Sicilian Defense (B31) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 36 moves · Round 1.1 · 5 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteD Gukesh
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventSuperUnited Rapid 2023
- Round1.1
- Date5 July 2023
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B31)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 38 of 55 between Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh in the Rama Chess database (2021–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 38–11 with 6 draws.
Previous game: Gukesh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (11th Norway Armageddon, 2023).
Next game: Gukesh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (SuperUnited Blitz 2023, 2023).
The moves of D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Rapid 2023
A middlegame battle in which D Gukesh was paired against Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited Rapid 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B31) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 36 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.
In the end, 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 D Gukesh?
In the 55 games between them in our database (2021 to 2025) Carlsen leads 38–11 with 6 draws. This game is number 38 of 55.
Where and when was D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the SuperUnited Rapid 2023, round 1.1, on 5 July 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between D Gukesh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited Rapid 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.