Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025
King's Indian Defense (E73) · 1-0 (Alexey Sarana won) · 59 moves · Round 8 · 13 November 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexey Sarana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alexey Sarana won
- Event1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025
- Round8
- Date13 November 2025
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E73)
- Length59 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 31 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 2nd Sep 2025, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (1st 3-0 Thu 20th Nov 2025, 2025).
The moves of Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen, 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025
In this encounter Alexey Sarana had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E73) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 59 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 31 of 34.
Where and when was Alexey Sarana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025, round 8, on 13 November 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexey Sarana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E73). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Alexey Sarana won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 59 moves (117 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.