Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 23rd Apr Late 2024

King's Pawn Opening (B00) · 1-0 (Jose Martinez won) · 39 moves · Round 9 · 23 April 2024

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White
Jose Martinez
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteJose Martinez
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Jose Martinez won
  • EventTitled Tue 23rd Apr Late 2024
  • Round9
  • Date23 April 2024
  • OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 14 of 56 between Magnus Carlsen and Jose Martinez in the Rama Chess database (2022–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 35–18 with 3 draws.

Previous game: Martinez vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 9th Apr Late, 2024).

Next game: Martinez vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 21st May Late, 2024).

The moves of Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 23rd Apr Late 2024

1.e4 a6 2.d4 c6 3.Bd3 d5 4.e5 c5 5.c3 Nc6 6.Ne2 cxd4 7.cxd4 Bg4 8.f3 Bd7 9.Nbc3 e6 10.O-O Nge7 11.Be3 h5 12.Qd2 Rc8 13.Rac1 Qb6 14.Bf2 g6 15.Rcd1 Bh6 16.f4 Bf8 17.Kh1 h4 18.h3 Nf5 19.Rc1 Be7 20.Rfd1 Qd8 21.Bxf5 gxf5 22.Ng1 Qa5 23.Nf3 Na7 24.Qe3 Nb5 25.Nxb5 axb5 26.Rxc8+ Bxc8 27.a3 Bd7 28.Rc1 b4 29.Qe1 Qa4 30.axb4 Bxb4 31.Qf1 Bb5 32.Ra1 Bxf1 33.Rxa4 Bf8 34.Ra8+ Kd7 35.Bxh4 Rg8 36.Bg5 Bd3 37.Rd8+ Kc7 38.Be7 Bf1 39.Ng5 1-0

In this encounter Jose Martinez had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 23rd Apr Late in 2024. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed King's Pawn Opening (B00) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 39 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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, Jose Martinez 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 Jose Martinez?

In the 56 games between them in our database (2022 to 2025) Carlsen leads 35–18 with 3 draws. This game is number 14 of 56.

Where and when was Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 23rd Apr Late, round 9, on 23 April 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jose Martinez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 23rd Apr Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Jose Martinez won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (77 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 Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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