Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 11th Jul Late 2023
English Opening (A29) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 58 moves · Round 8 · 11 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexey Sarana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 11th Jul Late 2023
- Round8
- Date11 July 2023
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A29)
- Length58 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 8 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, ½-½ (Titled Tue 9th May Late, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Sarana, 1-0 (Titled Tue 5th Sep Late, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana, Titled Tue 11th Jul Late 2023
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexey Sarana at Titled Tue 11th Jul Late in 2023. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From English Opening (A29) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 58 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.
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, 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 8 of 34.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana played?
At the Titled Tue 11th Jul Late, round 8, on 11 July 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexey Sarana (Black), at Titled Tue 11th Jul Late in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A29). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 58 moves (115 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.