Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 1st Oct Late 2024

Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 61 moves · Round 6 · 1 October 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Alexey Sarana
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexey Sarana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 1st Oct Late 2024
  • Round6
  • Date1 October 2024
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 20 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, 1-0 (Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (Titled Tue 15th Oct Late, 2024).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 1st Oct Late 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 d5 3.e3 c5 4.c3 e6 5.Nd2 Bd6 6.Ngf3 O-O 7.Bd3 Qc7 8.Bxd6 Qxd6 9.e4 dxe4 10.Nxe4 Nxe4 11.Bxe4 Nc6 12.dxc5 Qxc5 13.O-O h6 14.Qb3 Na5 15.Qc2 Nc4 16.Rad1 Rb8 17.Rd4 b5 18.Rfd1 Bb7 19.Bxb7 Rxb7 20.h4 Rc7 21.Qe2 a6 22.g3 Qf5 23.Kg2 Rfc8 24.Rd8+ Rxd8 25.Rxd8+ Kh7 26.Nd4 Qf6 27.Ra8 e5 28.Qe4+ g6 29.Nf3 Nxb2 30.Nxe5 Nc4 31.Nf3 Qc6 32.Qxc6 Rxc6 33.Nd4 Rd6 34.Nb3 Rc6 35.Ra7 Kg8 36.Nd4 Rf6 37.Nb3 Rc6 38.Nd4 Rd6 39.Rc7 Nb6 40.Kf3 Rf6+ 41.Ke2 h5 42.Rc6 Kg7 43.Kd3 Nc4 44.Rxf6 Kxf6 45.Ke4 Nb6 46.Nc2 Ke7 47.Nb4 Na4 48.Kd4 Ke6 49.Nxa6 Kf5 50.f3 f6 51.Nc7 g5 52.Nxb5 gxh4 53.gxh4 Kf4 54.c4 Kxf3 55.c5 Nxc5 56.Kxc5 f5 57.a4 Kg3 58.Nd4 f4 59.a5 f3 60.Nxf3 Kxf3 61.a6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alexey Sarana at Titled Tue 1st Oct Late in 2024. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Indian Defenses (A45) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 61 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.

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

In the end, 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 20 of 34.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana played?

At the Titled Tue 1st Oct Late, round 6, on 1 October 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexey Sarana (Black), at Titled Tue 1st Oct Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (121 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?

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