Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

Sicilian Defense (B30) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 1.16 · 13 October 2025

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Jose Martinez
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteJose Martinez
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
  • Round1.16
  • Date13 October 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 37 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, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Martinez, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.c3 e5 4.Bc4 Nf6 5.d3 Be7 6.O-O O-O 7.Bg5 d6 8.Bxf6 Bxf6 9.Nbd2 Rb8 10.a4 Kh8 11.Rb1 a6 12.Bd5 Ne7 13.Bb3 g6 14.Re1 b5 15.axb5 axb5 16.Ra1 Bg7 17.Nf1 d5 18.exd5 Nxd5 19.Nxe5 Bb7 20.Ra7 Bxe5 21.Rxe5 Nf4 22.d4 Bxg2 23.Qg4 Qf6 24.Ree7 c4 25.Bc2 h5 26.Qg3 h4 27.Qg4 Bh3 28.Qf3 Qg5+ 29.Ng3 Be6 30.Be4 hxg3 31.hxg3 Nd3 32.Rxe6 fxe6 33.Qh1+ Qh5 34.Qg2 Rxf2 0-1

In this encounter Jose Martinez had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B30) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 34 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 37 of 56.

Where and when was Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 1.16, on 13 October 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jose Martinez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (68 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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