Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez, Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025

Sicilian Defense (B92) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 5 · 9 September 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Leinier Dominguez
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLeinier Dominguez
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 9th Sep 2025
  • Round5
  • Date9 September 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B92)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 32 of 32 between Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez in the Rama Chess database (2007–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 12–3 with 17 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Dominguez, ½-½ (Titled Tue 2nd Sep 2025, 2025).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez, Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be2 e5 7.Nb3 Be6 8.f4 Be7 9.f5 Bd7 10.g4 Bc6 11.Bf3 h6 12.Be3 Nbd7 13.Qe2 b5 14.a3 Rb8 15.h4 a5 16.g5 hxg5 17.hxg5 Rxh1+ 18.Bxh1 Nh7 19.g6 fxg6 20.fxg6 Nhf6 21.O-O-O b4 22.axb4 axb4 23.Nd5 Nxd5 24.exd5 Ba4 25.Be4 Bxb3 26.cxb3 Qa5 27.Kb1 Ra8 28.Qc4 Qa6 29.Rh1 Qxc4 30.bxc4 b3 31.Rh8+ Bf8 32.Bf5 Nc5 33.Bxc5 dxc5 34.d6 Rd8 35.d7+ Ke7 36.Rh3 Kf6 37.Rf3 Bd6 38.Be4+ Ke6 39.Rf7 Bf8 40.Kc1 Kd6 41.Bf5 e4 42.Bxe4 Be7 43.Bf5 Bf6 44.Rxf6+ gxf6 45.g7 Ke7 46.Bh7 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B92), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 46 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.

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, Magnus Carlsen 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 Leinier Dominguez?

In the 32 games between them in our database (2007 to 2025) Carlsen leads 12–3 with 17 draws. This game is number 32 of 32.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez played?

At the Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025, round 5, on 9 September 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Leinier Dominguez (Black), at Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B92). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (91 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.

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