Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, SpeedChess Final 2024

Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Hans Niemann won) · 37 moves · Round 1.10 · 6 September 2024

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Hans Niemann
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteHans Niemann
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Hans Niemann won
  • EventSpeedChess Final 2024
  • Round1.10
  • Date6 September 2024
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length37 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 28 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 (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

Next game: Niemann vs Carlsen, 0-1 (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.Ng3 Re8 11.Bd2 Be6 12.Bxe6 Rxe6 13.c4 Nd7 14.b4 Nd4 15.Nxd4 Bxd4 16.Rb1 b5 17.Nf5 c5 18.a4 bxc4 19.dxc4 cxb4 20.Bxb4 Bc5 21.Bxc5 Nxc5 22.a5 Qxa5 23.Qg4 Rg6 24.Ne7+ Kh7 25.Nxg6 fxg6 26.Qd1 Qc7 27.Qd5 Rf8 28.Red1 Rf6 29.h4 a5 30.Rb5 a4 31.Rdb1 a3 32.Qa8 Qf7 33.Rb8 g5 34.h5 g6 35.Rh8+ Kg7 36.Rbb8 Qxc4 37.Rbg8+ 1-0

Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 37 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.

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

After the contest, Hans Niemann 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 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 28 of 58.

Where and when was Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 1.10, 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?

Hans Niemann won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 37 moves (73 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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