Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · 1-0 (Jose Martinez won) · 34 moves · Round 1.6 · 13 October 2025

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Jose Martinez
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteJose Martinez
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Jose Martinez won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
  • Round1.6
  • Date13 October 2025
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 48 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, 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 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.h4 c5 5.dxc5 Nc6 6.Bd3 Bxd3 7.cxd3 Nxe5 8.d4 Nc6 9.Nf3 e6 10.Nc3 Nf6 11.Qd3 Be7 12.O-O O-O 13.a3 a5 14.Rb1 a4 15.b4 axb3 16.Rxb3 Ra7 17.a4 Qd7 18.Be3 Ne4 19.Nxe4 dxe4 20.Qxe4 Rxa4 21.Rfb1 Na5 22.Rxb7 Nxb7 23.Rxb7 Qd8 24.g3 h6 25.c6 Bf6 26.Bf4 Rc4 27.c7 Qa8 28.Qb1 Be7 29.Ne5 Ra4 30.Kh2 Bd6 31.Nd7 Bxf4 32.Nxf8 Bxc7 33.Qh7+ Kxf8 34.Rxc7 1-0

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.

From Caro-Kann Defense (B12) the players entered 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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When the dust settled, Jose Martinez 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 48 of 56.

Where and when was Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 1.6, 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 Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Jose Martinez won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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