Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, SpeedChess Final 2024

Italian Game (C50) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 61 moves · Round 1.8 · 6 September 2024

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Hans Niemann
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHans Niemann
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSpeedChess Final 2024
  • Round1.8
  • Date6 September 2024
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 14 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: Niemann vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 9th Jul Early, 2024).

Next game: Niemann vs Carlsen, ½-½ (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, SpeedChess Final 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.d3 Nf6 5.c3 d6 6.O-O h6 7.Re1 a6 8.Nbd2 O-O 9.Nf1 Ba7 10.h3 Re8 11.Bd2 Be6 12.Bxe6 Rxe6 13.c4 Nd4 14.Ng3 b5 15.Bc3 bxc4 16.dxc4 Nxf3+ 17.Qxf3 Bd4 18.Nf5 c5 19.Bd2 Kh7 20.Rab1 a5 21.b3 Qd7 22.a3 Ng8 23.Qd3 Ne7 24.Nxd4 exd4 25.f4 Nc6 26.b4 axb4 27.axb4 cxb4 28.Bxb4 Kg8 29.Bd2 Rae8 30.f5 Re5 31.Bf4 Rc5 32.Rb5 Ne5 33.Qg3 f6 34.Bxh6 Rxc4 35.Rb3 Rc3 36.Rxc3 dxc3 37.Rc1 Rc8 38.Bf4 Qa4 39.Bxe5 dxe5 40.Kh2 Qxe4 41.Rxc3 Rxc3 42.Qxc3 Qxf5 43.Qc4+ Kh7 44.Qh4+ Kg6 45.Qg3+ Kf7 46.Qb3+ Qe6 47.Qb7+ Kg6 48.Qe4+ f5 49.Qe3 e4 50.h4 Qd6+ 51.g3 Kf7 52.Qa7+ Kf6 53.Qe3 Ke6 54.Kh3 Qd1 55.Qb6+ Kf7 56.Qb7+ Kg6 57.Qc6+ Kh7 58.Kh2 Qe2+ 59.Kh3 Qf1+ 60.Kh2 Qf2+ 61.Kh3 Qg1 0-1

In this encounter Hans Niemann had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Italian Game (C50) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 61 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 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 14 of 58.

Where and when was Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 1.8, on 6 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hans Niemann (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). 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 61 moves (122 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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