Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 27th Aug Early 2024

Réti Opening (A07) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 11 · 27 August 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexey Sarana
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexey Sarana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 27th Aug Early 2024
  • Round11
  • Date27 August 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 18 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: Carlsen vs Sarana, ½-½ (Titled Tue 27th Aug Late, 2024).

Next game: Sarana vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 27th Aug Early 2024

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O e5 5.d3 Nc6 6.e4 Nge7 7.exd5 Nxd5 8.Nc3 Nb6 9.a4 a5 10.Bg5 Qd7 11.Re1 O-O 12.Qd2 Re8 13.Nb5 Nd5 14.d4 e4 15.Ne5 Nxe5 16.dxe5 Rxe5 17.Rxe4 c6 18.Rxe5 Bxe5 19.Re1 Bg7 20.Bxd5 cxd5 21.Nc7 h6 22.Nxa8 hxg5 23.Nb6 Qd8 24.Nxc8 Qxc8 25.Qxd5 Qxc2 26.Re7 Qxb2 27.Qxf7+ Kh7 28.Rxb7 Qc1+ 29.Kg2 Qc6+ 30.Kh3 Qc8+ 31.Rd7 Qc3 32.Qxg7+ 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexey Sarana at Titled Tue 27th Aug Early in 2024. It was played in round 11. 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.

Lasting 32 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, 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 18 of 34.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana played?

At the Titled Tue 27th Aug Early, round 11, on 27 August 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexey Sarana (Black), at Titled Tue 27th Aug Early 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 32 moves (63 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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