Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 25th Mar Late 2025
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E52) · ½-½ (Draw) · 87 moves · Round 9 · 25 March 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexey Sarana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventTitled Tue 25th Mar Late 2025
- Round9
- Date25 March 2025
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E52)
- Length87 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 24 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, 0-1 (Titled Tue 14th Jan Early, 2025).
Next game: Sarana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 22nd Apr Late, 2025).
The moves of Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 25th Mar Late 2025
A marathon in which Alexey Sarana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 25th Mar Late in 2025. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E52) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 87 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Alexey Sarana and Magnus Carlsen. 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 24 of 34.
Where and when was Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 25th Mar Late, round 9, on 25 March 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexey Sarana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 25th Mar Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E52). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alexey Sarana and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 87 moves (173 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.