Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, chess.com SpeedChess 2025
Sicilian Defense (B50) · 0-1 (Jose Martinez won) · 39 moves · Round 1.21 · 13 October 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackJose Martinez
- Result0-1 · Jose Martinez won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
- Round1.21
- Date13 October 2025
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B50)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 42 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: Martinez vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, chess.com SpeedChess 2025
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Jose Martinez at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B50) the players entered 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.
In the end, 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 42 of 56.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 1.21, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B50). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Jose Martinez won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (78 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.