Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, Titled Tue 9th May Late 2023

Flank Openings (A00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 8 · 9 May 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Jose Martinez
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJose Martinez
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 9th May Late 2023
  • Round8
  • Date9 May 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 5 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 (Titled Tue 21st Mar Late, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Martinez, 1-0 (AimChess Rapid Play-In, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, Titled Tue 9th May Late 2023

1.a3 a6 2.d4 d5 3.Bf4 Nf6 4.e3 Bg4 5.f3 Bf5 6.g4 Bg6 7.h4 h5 8.g5 Nfd7 9.Bd3 Bxd3 10.Qxd3 g6 11.c4 dxc4 12.Qxc4 Nc6 13.Nc3 Nb6 14.Qb3 Bg7 15.Nge2 O-O 16.O-O-O Na5 17.Qc2 Nac4 18.Kb1 Qd7 19.Be5 Rfd8 20.Qe4 Bxe5 21.dxe5 Nd2+ 22.Rxd2 Qxd2 23.Rd1 Qxd1+ 24.Nxd1 Rxd1+ 25.Ka2 e6 26.Qxb7 Rf8 27.Nc3 Rd2 28.Qxc7 Rc8 29.Qxb6 Rxc3 30.Qxa6 Rxe3 31.a4 Kg7 32.Qb6 Rxe5 33.a5 Rdd5 34.a6 Ra5+ 35.Kb1 Reb5 36.Qd4+ e5 37.Qd6 Ra4 38.Qf6+ Kg8 39.Qd8+ Kg7 40.Qf6+ Kg8 41.Qd8+ Kg7 42.Qd6 Rba5 43.Qf6+ Kg8 44.Qd8+ Kg7 45.Qf6+ Kg8 46.Qd8+ Kg7 47.Qf6+ 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Jose Martinez at Titled Tue 9th May Late in 2023. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Flank Openings (A00) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 47 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Jose Martinez. 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 5 of 56.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez played?

At the Titled Tue 9th May Late, round 8, on 9 May 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jose Martinez (Black), at Titled Tue 9th May Late in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Jose Martinez.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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