Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

King's Gambit (C33) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 1.15 · 13 October 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Jose Martinez
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJose Martinez
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
  • Round1.15
  • Date13 October 2025
  • OpeningKing's Gambit (C33)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 54 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 (Titled Tue 4th Nov 2025, 2025).

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

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nc3 c6 4.d4 d5 5.Bxf4 Be6 6.Nf3 Bb4 7.exd5 Bxd5 8.Bd3 Nf6 9.O-O Be6 10.Ne4 Be7 11.Neg5 Bd5 12.c4 Bxf3 13.Nxf3 O-O 14.Qc2 Nbd7 15.Rae1 Re8 16.c5 Nf8 17.Bc4 Nd5 18.Qb3 b5 19.Bxd5 Qxd5 20.Qxd5 cxd5 21.g4 Ne6 22.Bg3 Bf6 23.Be5 Be7 24.Kg2 a5 25.h4 h6 26.Re3 b4 27.Rfe1 Rad8 28.Bg3 Rf8 29.g5 hxg5 30.hxg5 g6 31.Rxe6 fxe6 32.Rxe6 Rfe8 33.Rxg6+ Kh7 34.Rh6+ Kg8 35.Be5 Bf8 36.Rg6+ Kf7 37.Rb6 Re6 38.Kg3 1-0

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.

From King's Gambit (C33) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 38 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.

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

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 54 of 56.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jose Martinez played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 1.15, 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 King's Gambit (ECO code C33). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 King's Gambit collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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