Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2022
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · 1-0 (Alexey Sarana won) · 24 moves · Round 19.1 · 30 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexey Sarana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alexey Sarana won
- EventWorld Blitz 2022
- Round19.1
- Date30 December 2022
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length24 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 3 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 Arena Apr 3rd 2021, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (Airthings Masters Div 1 W, 2023).
The moves of Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2022
A middlegame battle in which Alexey Sarana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 24 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.
When the dust settled, Alexey Sarana won with the white 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 3 of 34.
Where and when was Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz 2022, round 19.1, on 30 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexey Sarana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2022 in 2022.
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 24 moves (47 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.