Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 14th Jan Early 2025
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E43) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 7 · 14 January 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexey Sarana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 14th Jan Early 2025
- Round7
- Date14 January 2025
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E43)
- Length53 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 23 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 26th Nov Early, 2024).
Next game: Sarana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 25th Mar Late, 2025).
The moves of Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 14th Jan Early 2025
A full-length game in which Alexey Sarana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 14th Jan Early in 2025. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E43), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 53 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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 black pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
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 23 of 34.
Where and when was Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 14th Jan Early, round 7, on 14 January 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexey Sarana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 14th Jan Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E43). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 53 moves (106 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.