Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th Oct 2025

Sicilian Defense (B43) · 1-0 (Daniel Naroditsky won) · 39 moves · Round 4 · 7 October 2025

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White
Daniel Naroditsky
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDaniel Naroditsky
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Daniel Naroditsky won
  • EventTitled Tue 7th Oct 2025
  • Round4
  • Date7 October 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B43)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 43 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: Naroditsky vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 5th Aug Late, 2025).

The moves of Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th Oct 2025

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 e6 3.Nf3 a6 4.d4 cxd4 5.Nxd4 b5 6.Bd3 Bb7 7.O-O Nc6 8.Nxc6 Bxc6 9.Re1 Bc5 10.Be3 Bxe3 11.Rxe3 Ne7 12.Qh5 Ng6 13.Rd1 h6 14.Rg3 Qf6 15.Re1 Qe5 16.Qxe5 Nxe5 17.f4 Nxd3 18.cxd3 Rg8 19.d4 b4 20.Nd5 Rb8 21.Nf6+ Kf8 22.Nxg8 Kxg8 23.Rd3 a5 24.d5 exd5 25.exd5 Bb5 26.Rdd1 g6 27.Kf2 Kg7 28.g4 Kf6 29.Rc1 a4 30.Re4 b3 31.axb3 Bd3 32.Re3 Rxb3 33.Kg3 Bc4 34.Rxb3 Bxb3 35.Rc5 Ke7 36.Kf2 Kd6 37.Ra5 h5 38.gxh5 gxh5 39.Ke3 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Daniel Naroditsky was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 7th Oct 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B43) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 39 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.

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, Daniel Naroditsky 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 43 of 43.

Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 7th Oct 2025, round 4, on 7 October 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Daniel Naroditsky (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 7th Oct 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B43). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Daniel Naroditsky won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (77 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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