Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, chess.com SpeedChess 2025
Sicilian Defense (B51) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 21 moves · Round 1.7 · 13 October 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackJose Martinez
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
- Round1.7
- Date13 October 2025
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B51)
- Length21 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 45 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Martinez, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, chess.com SpeedChess 2025
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Jose Martinez at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B51), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 21 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 45 of 56.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 1.7, 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 B51). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 21 moves (41 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.