Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky, Titled Tue 5th Mar Late 2024

Sicilian Defense (B29) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 10 · 5 March 2024

♔
White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Daniel Naroditsky
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDaniel Naroditsky
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 5th Mar Late 2024
  • Round10
  • Date5 March 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B29)
  • Length44 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 34 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 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

Next game: Naroditsky vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 19th Mar Late, 2024).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky, Titled Tue 5th Mar Late 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.e5 Nd5 4.Nc3 e6 5.Nxd5 exd5 6.d4 Nc6 7.dxc5 Bxc5 8.Qxd5 d6 9.exd6 Qb6 10.Qe4+ Be6 11.Qh4 Bxd6 12.c3 Rd8 13.Be2 O-O 14.O-O Rfe8 15.Bc4 Be7 16.Qe4 Bc5 17.Bg5 Bxc4 18.Qxc4 Rc8 19.Qb3 Qa6 20.Bh4 h6 21.Rad1 Re2 22.Rd7 Rf8 23.Qxb7 Qa4 24.Bg3 Na5 25.Qd5 Bb6 26.Ne5 Qe4 27.Qxe4 Rxe4 28.Rd2 Re8 29.b4 Nc4 30.Nxc4 Rxc4 31.Rd3 Re2 32.a4 a5 33.Rd6 Bc7 34.Rd4 Rxd4 35.cxd4 Bxg3 36.hxg3 Ra2 37.b5 Rxa4 38.Rb1 Rxd4 39.b6 Rd8 40.Kf1 Rb8 41.Ke2 a4 42.Kd3 a3 43.Ra1 Rxb6 44.Rxa3 Re6 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Daniel Naroditsky at Titled Tue 5th Mar Late in 2024. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B29) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 44 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.

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In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Daniel Naroditsky. 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 34 of 43.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky played?

At the Titled Tue 5th Mar Late, round 10, on 5 March 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Daniel Naroditsky (Black), at Titled Tue 5th Mar Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B29). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Daniel Naroditsky.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 44 moves (88 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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