Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early 2024
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · 1-0 (Alexey Sarana won) · 36 moves · Round 7 · 3 September 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexey Sarana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alexey Sarana won
- EventTitled Tue 3rd Sep Early 2024
- Round7
- Date3 September 2024
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 19 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, 1-0 (Titled Tue 27th Aug Early, 2024).
Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (Titled Tue 1st Oct Late, 2024).
The moves of Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early 2024
This middlegame battle sees Alexey Sarana take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early in 2024. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D35), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 36 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.
After the contest, Alexey Sarana 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 19 of 34.
Where and when was Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early, round 7, on 3 September 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexey Sarana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Alexey Sarana won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.