Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025

Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 65 moves · Round 9 · 27 November 2025

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexey Sarana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexey Sarana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025
  • Round9
  • Date27 November 2025
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 33 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 (1st 3-0 Thu 20th Nov 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (World Rapid 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Bg5 Bb4 6.e3 h6 7.Bf4 O-O 8.Bd3 c5 9.Ne2 Nc6 10.O-O Be6 11.a3 Bxc3 12.bxc3 Nh5 13.dxc5 Nxf4 14.Nxf4 Qe7 15.Rb1 Qxc5 16.Rxb7 Qxc3 17.Nxe6 fxe6 18.Qg4 Qf6 19.Rxg7+ Qxg7 20.Qxe6+ Qf7 21.Qxc6 Kg7 22.Qc5 Rad8 23.Qd4+ Kg8 24.g3 Qg7 25.Qc5 Rf7 26.e4 Rc7 27.Qa5 Qc3 28.Qb5 Qc6 29.Qb1 Rb7 30.Qa2 Qc3 31.Qe2 Re7 32.Qg4+ Qg7 33.Qd1 Kh8 34.Bc2 Qe5 35.f4 Qc3 36.e5 Rb8 37.Rf2 Rb2 38.Qh5 Qc6 39.Qf5 Kg8 40.Kg2 d4+ 41.Be4 Rxf2+ 42.Kxf2 Qb6 43.Bd3 Qb2+ 44.Kf3 Qb7+ 45.Be4 Qb3+ 46.Kg4 Qf7 47.Qxf7+ Kxf7 48.Kf5 Rc7 49.Bd5+ Ke7 50.Ke4 Rc3 51.f5 Rxa3 52.f6+ Kd7 53.e6+ Kd6 54.e7 Re3+ 55.Kxd4 Re1 56.Be4 Kd7 57.Bf5+ Kd6 58.Bg6 Rd1+ 59.Kc3 Re1 60.e8=Q Rxe8 61.Bxe8 Ke6 62.f7 Ke7 63.g4 Kf8 64.h4 h5 65.g5 1-0

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexey Sarana at 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 9. 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.

At 65 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, 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 33 of 34.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana played?

At the 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025, round 9, on 27 November 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexey Sarana (Black), at 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 65 moves (129 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?

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