Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, Charity Cup KO 2022

Dutch Defense (A90) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 95 moves · Round 1.12 · 23 March 2022

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Hans Niemann
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHans Niemann
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCharity Cup KO 2022
  • Round1.12
  • Date23 March 2022
  • OpeningDutch Defense (A90)
  • Length95 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 4 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, ½-½ (Charity Cup KO 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Niemann, 1-0 (Charity Cup KO 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, Charity Cup KO 2022

1.d4 e6 2.c4 f5 3.g3 Nf6 4.Bg2 d5 5.Nf3 Bd6 6.O-O O-O 7.c5 Be7 8.Qc2 Nc6 9.a3 a5 10.Nc3 Ne4 11.Rd1 Bf6 12.Rb1 Bd7 13.b4 axb4 14.axb4 Be8 15.b5 Na5 16.Nd2 Nxd2 17.Qxd2 Nc4 18.Qd3 c6 19.b6 e5 20.Nxd5 cxd5 21.dxe5 Nxe5 22.Qxd5+ Qxd5 23.Bxd5+ Rf7 24.Bb2 Kf8 25.Bxf7 Kxf7 26.Rd5 Ke6 27.Rd6+ Ke7 28.Ra1 Rxa1+ 29.Bxa1 Nd7 30.Bxf6+ Nxf6 31.f3 Bc6 32.Rd2 Nd7 33.Rc2 Ke6 34.Kf2 Kd5 35.Ke3 Nxc5 36.Kf4 Ne6+ 37.Ke3 Kd6 38.h4 h6 39.h5 Be8 40.g4 fxg4 41.fxg4 Bd7 42.Rc1 Ke5 43.Rc3 Nf4 44.Kf2 Nd5 45.Rg3 Nf6 46.Kf3 Bc6+ 47.Ke3 Nd5+ 48.Kf2 Kf4 49.Rf3+ Kxg4 50.Rg3+ Kxh5 51.Rxg7 Nxb6 52.Kg3 Nc4 53.Kf4 Nd6 54.Re7 Ne4 55.Re5+ Ng5 56.Re7 Kg6 57.Re5 Kf6 58.Rf5+ Ke6 59.Re5+ Kd6 60.Rf5 Ne6+ 61.Ke3 Be8 62.Kd2 h5 63.e4 h4 64.Ke3 h3 65.Rf3 Ng5 66.Rf6+ Ke7 67.Rh6 Bd7 68.Kf4 Nf7 69.Rb6 Bc6 70.Rb3 h2 71.Rh3 Bxe4 72.Rxh2 Bd5 73.Ke3 Kd6 74.Kd4 Nd8 75.Rh6+ Ne6+ 76.Kc3 Kc5 77.Rh8 Nd4 78.Rh4 Nc6 79.Rh5 b5 80.Rg5 b4+ 81.Kb2 Na5 82.Kc2 Nc4 83.Kb3 Nb6+ 84.Kc2 b3+ 85.Kc1 Kb4 86.Rh5 Ka3 87.Rh3 Ka2 88.Rh2+ Ka1 89.Rd2 Bc4 90.Rd1 b2+ 91.Kc2+ Ka2 92.Kc3 b1=Q 93.Rxb1 Kxb1 94.Kb4 Bf7 95.Kc5 Nd5 0-1

In this encounter Hans Niemann had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Charity Cup KO 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Dutch Defense (A90), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 95 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, 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 4 of 58.

Where and when was Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Charity Cup KO 2022, round 1.12, on 23 March 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hans Niemann (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Charity Cup KO 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Dutch Defense (ECO code A90). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 95 moves (190 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 Dutch Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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