Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 15th Oct Late 2024
Queen's Gambit Declined (D39) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 29 moves · Round 8 · 15 October 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexey Sarana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 15th Oct Late 2024
- Round8
- Date15 October 2024
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D39)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 21 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 1st Oct Late, 2024).
Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (Titled Tue 26th Nov Early, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 15th Oct Late 2024
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alexey Sarana at Titled Tue 15th Oct Late in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D39), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 29 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
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 21 of 34.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana played?
At the Titled Tue 15th Oct Late, round 8, on 15 October 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexey Sarana (Black), at Titled Tue 15th Oct Late in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D39). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (57 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.