D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Blitz 2023

Sicilian Defense (B48) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 3.5 · 8 July 2023

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White
D Gukesh
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteD Gukesh
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperUnited Blitz 2023
  • Round3.5
  • Date8 July 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B48)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 39 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 (SuperUnited Rapid 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gukesh, 1-0 (SuperUnited Blitz 2023, 2023).

The moves of D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Blitz 2023

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 Qc7 6.Be3 a6 7.g4 h6 8.h4 b5 9.Nxc6 Qxc6 10.Qd2 b4 11.Ne2 Qxe4 12.Rg1 Qc4 13.Nf4 Qc7 14.O-O-O Nf6 15.g5 hxg5 16.hxg5 Ne4 17.Qd4 Bb7 18.Bg2 Nd6 19.Qxb4 Rc8 20.Qa4 Bxg2 21.Rxg2 Qc6 22.Qxc6 Rxc6 23.Nd3 Nf5 24.Ne5 Rc7 25.Bf4 Rh4 26.Ng6 Rc4 27.Nxf8 Kxf8 28.Be5 Ke7 29.b3 Rce4 30.Bc3 d5 31.a4 Rh3 32.Kb2 Rf3 33.Rd2 Rh3 34.Rg1 d4 35.Bb4+ Kd7 36.c3 e5 37.cxd4 Nxd4 38.Bc3 Ke6 39.Bxd4 Rxd4 40.Rxd4 exd4 41.Rc1 Kd5 42.Rc7 Rf3 43.Kc1 Rxf2 44.b4 d3 45.b5 axb5 46.axb5 Rc2+ 47.Rxc2 dxc2 48.Kxc2 Kc5 49.Kd3 Kxb5 50.Kd4 Kc6 51.Ke5 Kd7 52.Kd5 Ke7 53.Ke5 g6 54.Ke4 0-1

A full-length game in which D Gukesh was paired against Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited Blitz 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B48), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 54 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 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 39 of 55.

Where and when was D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SuperUnited Blitz 2023, round 3.5, on 8 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between D Gukesh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited Blitz 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B48). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (107 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.

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