Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen, 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025

English Opening (A36) · 1-0 (Jose Martinez won) · 32 moves · Round 11 · 13 November 2025

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Jose Martinez
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteJose Martinez
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Jose Martinez won
  • Event1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025
  • Round11
  • Date13 November 2025
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A36)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 56 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 (Titled Tue 4th Nov 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen, 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025

1.c4 c5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.Nc3 Nc6 5.e3 Nf6 6.Nge2 O-O 7.O-O d6 8.d4 Bd7 9.h3 a6 10.b3 Rb8 11.a4 cxd4 12.exd4 d5 13.cxd5 Nb4 14.Bf4 Rc8 15.d6 Re8 16.Qd2 exd6 17.Bxd6 a5 18.Be5 Be6 19.Rab1 Bf5 20.Rbd1 Bc2 21.Bxb7 Bxb3 22.Bxc8 Qxc8 23.Kh2 Bxd1 24.Rxd1 Qf5 25.Qf4 Nfd5 26.Qxf5 gxf5 27.Nxd5 Nxd5 28.Nf4 Nc3 29.Rc1 Bxe5 30.dxe5 Ne4 31.Nh5 h6 32.f3 1-0

Jose Martinez and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A36), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 32 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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After the contest, 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 56 of 56.

Where and when was Jose Martinez vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025, round 11, on 13 November 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jose Martinez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 1st 3-0 Thursday Nov 13th 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A36). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Jose Martinez won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 32 moves (63 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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