Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 9th Jul Early 2024

Two Knights Defense (C55) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 11 · 9 July 2024

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White
Hans Niemann
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteHans Niemann
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 9th Jul Early 2024
  • Round11
  • Date9 July 2024
  • OpeningTwo Knights Defense (C55)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 13 of 58 between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann in the Rama Chess database (2022–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 34–14 with 10 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Niemann, 1-0 (Titled Tue 19th Mar Early, 2024).

Next game: Niemann vs Carlsen, 0-1 (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

The moves of Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 9th Jul Early 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 h6 5.c3 d6 6.a4 Be7 7.a5 O-O 8.a6 b6 9.O-O Be6 10.Bxe6 fxe6 11.Nbd2 Qd7 12.Re1 Rad8 13.Nf1 Rf7 14.h3 Rdf8 15.Ng3 Qc8 16.Be3 Nd7 17.d4 exd4 18.cxd4 Ndb8 19.Qe2 Nb4 20.Rec1 c5 21.e5 d5 22.dxc5 bxc5 23.Nd4 Qd7 24.Nc2 d4 25.Rd1 Nd5 26.Bd2 Rxf2 27.Qg4 Kh8 28.Nh5 Bd8 29.b4 Nc6 30.bxc5 Nxe5 31.Qxd4 Bc7 32.Qe4 Qf7 33.Ng3 Nf3+ 34.gxf3 Rxf3 35.Ne2 Qh5 36.Qg4 Qe5 37.Nf4 Nxf4 38.Qxf3 Ne2+ 39.Kg2 Qh2+ 40.Kf1 Rxf3+ 41.Ke1 Qf2+ 0-1

In this encounter Hans Niemann had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 9th Jul Early in 2024. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Two Knights Defense (C55) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 41 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Hans Niemann?

In the 58 games between them in our database (2022 to 2025) Carlsen leads 34–14 with 10 draws. This game is number 13 of 58.

Where and when was Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 9th Jul Early, round 11, on 9 July 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hans Niemann (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 9th Jul Early in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Two Knights Defense (ECO code C55). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (82 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 Two Knights Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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