Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

English Opening (A36) · 0-1 (Jose Martinez won) · 51 moves · Round 1.19 · 13 October 2025

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Magnus Carlsen
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Jose Martinez
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJose Martinez
  • Result0-1 · Jose Martinez won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
  • Round1.19
  • Date13 October 2025
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A36)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 40 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

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

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

1.g3 c5 2.Bg2 Nc6 3.c4 g6 4.Nc3 Bg7 5.d3 d6 6.Qd2 Qd7 7.b3 b6 8.Bb2 Bb7 9.Nd5 f6 10.Nf3 e6 11.Nc3 f5 12.e3 Nf6 13.O-O e5 14.d4 e4 15.Ng5 h6 16.Nh3 g5 17.f3 exf3 18.Bxf3 Ne7 19.Bxb7 Qxb7 20.d5 O-O 21.Rae1 Qd7 22.Nf2 Ng6 23.Qc2 Rae8 24.Kg2 Rf7 25.Ncd1 Nh7 26.Bxg7 Kxg7 27.Qc3+ Kg8 28.Nd3 Nf6 29.N1f2 Qe7 30.Kg1 Ne4 31.Nxe4 Qxe4 32.Nf2 Qf3 33.Nd3 Qe4 34.Nf2 Qe5 35.Qc2 Qg7 36.Nd3 Ne5 37.Nxe5 Rxe5 38.Rf3 h5 39.Ref1 Qg6 40.Qf2 Kg7 41.Kh1 Rf6 42.h4 g4 43.Rf4 Kf7 44.Kg1 Ke7 45.Kg2 Qf7 46.Kg1 Kd7 47.e4 Qe7 48.Rxf5 Rfxf5 49.exf5 Re2 50.Qf4 Qf6 51.Rf2 Qa1+ 0-1

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Jose Martinez at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A36) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 51 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, Jose Martinez 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 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 40 of 56.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 1.19, on 13 October 2025.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A36). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Jose Martinez won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (102 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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