Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, SpeedChess Final 2024

Modern Defense (B06) · 0-1 (Hans Niemann won) · 50 moves · Round 1.27 · 6 September 2024

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

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHans Niemann
  • Result0-1 · Hans Niemann won
  • EventSpeedChess Final 2024
  • Round1.27
  • Date6 September 2024
  • OpeningModern Defense (B06)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 32 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, 1-0 (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

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

1.d4 g6 2.e4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.Bd3 Nf6 5.Rg1 O-O 6.c3 c5 7.dxc5 dxc5 8.Qe2 Nc6 9.h3 Nd7 10.Bc2 Nde5 11.Nxe5 Nxe5 12.f4 Nc6 13.Kf2 e5 14.Rf1 exf4 15.Bxf4 Be6 16.Kg1 Qb6 17.Bb3 Rfe8 18.Na3 Bxb3 19.axb3 Qxb3 20.Nc4 Qb5 21.Rf2 Re6 22.e5 Rae8 23.Qf1 a6 24.Nd6 Qxf1+ 25.Raxf1 Rb8 26.Bg3 Bxe5 27.Bxe5 Nxe5 28.Nxf7 Nd3 29.Rf3 Nxb2 30.Ng5 Re7 31.h4 Nc4 32.Rf4 Nd2 33.R1f2 Rd8 34.h5 gxh5 35.Kh2 b5 36.Rf5 Nc4 37.Rxc5 Re5 38.Rxe5 Nxe5 39.Ra2 Rd3 40.g3 Ng4+ 41.Kg2 Rd6 42.Ne4 Rc6 43.Kf3 Kg7 44.Kf4 Kg6 45.Nd2 Nf6 46.Nf3 Rc4+ 47.Ke5 Rxc3 48.Nh4+ Kg5 49.Rxa6 Re3+ 50.Kd4 Rxg3 0-1

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

The game opened with Modern Defense (B06), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 50 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.

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

When the dust settled, Hans Niemann won with the black 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 32 of 58.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 1.27, on 6 September 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Hans Niemann won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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