Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 16th Jul Late 2024

Réti Opening (A07) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 68 moves · Round 8 · 16 July 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexey Sarana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexey Sarana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 16th Jul Late 2024
  • Round8
  • Date16 July 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 15 of 34 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexey Sarana in the Rama Chess database (2019–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 22–5 with 7 draws.

Previous game: Sarana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 7th May Late, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (Titled Tue 13th Aug Late, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 16th Jul Late 2024

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O e5 5.d3 Nc6 6.e4 dxe4 7.dxe4 Qxd1 8.Rxd1 Bg4 9.c3 Rd8 10.Nbd2 Nf6 11.Re1 h6 12.Nc4 Nd7 13.Ne3 Be6 14.Nd5 Rc8 15.Be3 Nb6 16.Rad1 O-O 17.b3 Rfe8 18.c4 Bg4 19.h3 Bxf3 20.Bxf3 Nd4 21.Bxd4 exd4 22.Bg4 Nxd5 23.Bxc8 Nc3 24.Bxb7 Nxd1 25.Rxd1 Rb8 26.Bd5 Rb6 27.c5 Rb5 28.Rc1 Bf8 29.c6 Rc5 30.Rc4 Rxc4 31.Bxc4 Bc5 32.Kf1 Kf8 33.Ke2 Ke7 34.e5 f6 35.f4 g5 36.Kd3 gxf4 37.gxf4 fxe5 38.fxe5 a5 39.Ke4 Bb6 40.Kd5 Ba7 41.Bd3 Bb6 42.Bf5 d3 43.Bxd3 Be3 44.Bf5 Bf4 45.Bd3 Bg3 46.Bc4 Bf4 47.a3 Bc1 48.b4 axb4 49.a4 Bd2 50.Bb3 Be3 51.a5 Bf2 52.Ke4 Bg3 53.Bd5 Bh2 54.Kd4 Bg3 55.a6 Bf2+ 56.Kc4 Kd8 57.Kxb4 Ke7 58.Kc4 Ba7 59.Kd3 Bb6 60.Ke4 Ba7 61.Kf5 Be3 62.Kg6 Ke8 63.Kf6 Kf8 64.Ke6 Ke8 65.Be4 Bd4 66.Bg6+ Kd8 67.Kf7 Kc8 68.e6 1-0

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexey Sarana at Titled Tue 16th Jul Late in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Réti Opening (A07), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 68 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 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 Alexey Sarana?

In the 34 games between them in our database (2019 to 2025) Carlsen leads 22–5 with 7 draws. This game is number 15 of 34.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana played?

At the Titled Tue 16th Jul Late, round 8, on 16 July 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexey Sarana (Black), at Titled Tue 16th Jul Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 68 moves (135 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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