Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 21st May Early 2024
Sicilian Defense (B90) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 7 · 21 May 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexei Shirov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 21st May Early 2024
- Round7
- Date21 May 2024
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B90)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 24 of 26 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexei Shirov in the Rama Chess database (2005–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–2 with 9 draws.
Previous game: Shirov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 6th Feb Early, 2024).
Next game: Shirov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 18th Jun Late, 2024).
The moves of Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 21st May Early 2024
Alexei Shirov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 21st May Early in 2024. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B90), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 43 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 black 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 Alexei Shirov?
In the 26 games between them in our database (2005 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–2 with 9 draws. This game is number 24 of 26.
Where and when was Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 21st May Early, round 7, on 21 May 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexei Shirov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 21st May Early in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.