Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, Titled Tue 24th Dec Early 2024

English Opening (A37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 5 · 24 December 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Jose Martinez
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJose Martinez
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 24th Dec Early 2024
  • Round5
  • Date24 December 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 26 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: Carlsen vs Martinez, 1-0 (Titled Tue 26th Nov Early, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Martinez, 1-0 (Titled Tue 21st Jan Late, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, Titled Tue 24th Dec Early 2024

1.Nf3 c5 2.g3 Nc6 3.Bg2 g6 4.c4 Bg7 5.Nc3 d6 6.O-O e6 7.e3 Nge7 8.d4 O-O 9.Rb1 cxd4 10.exd4 d5 11.b3 b6 12.Ba3 Ba6 13.Re1 Re8 14.cxd5 Nxd5 15.Nxd5 exd5 16.Qd2 Qd7 17.h4 h6 18.Ne5 Nxe5 19.dxe5 Rxe5 20.Rxe5 Bxe5 21.Qxh6 Bg7 22.Qg5 Re8 23.Qxd5 Qxd5 24.Bxd5 Re2 25.Rd1 Rxa2 26.Be7 Rc2 27.Bg5 Be2 28.Rd2 Rxd2 29.Bxd2 Bd4 30.Kg2 Kg7 31.b4 f6 32.Bc6 Be5 33.f3 Bd4 34.g4 f5 35.gxf5 gxf5 36.h5 Bc4 37.Bd7 Kf6 38.Kg3 Be5+ 39.Kh4 f4 40.Kg4 Bd6 41.b5 a5 42.bxa6 Bxa6 43.Bc3+ Be5 44.Bxe5+ Kxe5 45.Kg5 Bd3 46.h6 Bc2 47.Be8 b5 48.Bg6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Jose Martinez at Titled Tue 24th Dec Early in 2024. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A37) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 48 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.

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 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 26 of 56.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez played?

At the Titled Tue 24th Dec Early, round 5, on 24 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jose Martinez (Black), at Titled Tue 24th Dec Early in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (95 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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