Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, World Blitz 2024

Three Knights Game (C46) · ½-½ (Draw) · 60 moves · Round 11.1 · 30 December 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hans Niemann
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHans Niemann
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWorld Blitz 2024
  • Round11.1
  • Date30 December 2024
  • OpeningThree Knights Game (C46)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 45 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 24th Sep Late, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Niemann, ½-½ (World Blitz Final KO 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, World Blitz 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.h3 d5 5.exd5 Nxd5 6.Bb5 Nxc3 7.bxc3 Bd6 8.O-O O-O 9.Re1 Re8 10.d4 Bd7 11.Rb1 a6 12.Bd3 exd4 13.Rxe8+ Qxe8 14.Ng5 h6 15.Ne4 Qe5 16.Nxd6 Qxd6 17.cxd4 Nxd4 18.Rxb7 Bc6 19.Rb1 Re8 20.Be3 Nb5 21.Qg4 Bd7 22.Qb4 Qf6 23.a4 Nd6 24.Qa5 Nf5 25.Qxc7 Bxa4 26.Bc5 Nh4 27.Rb8 Qe6 28.Kh2 Bc6 29.Qg3 Nxg2 30.Bd4 g5 31.Rxe8+ Qxe8 32.Qd6 Nh4 33.Kg3 Qe6 34.Qd8+ Be8 35.f4 f5 36.fxg5 Ng6 37.Qf6 Qxf6 38.gxf6 Bd7 39.Bxa6 f4+ 40.Kf2 Kf7 41.Bf1 Be6 42.c4 Nh4 43.c5 Nf5 44.Be5 Ng3 45.Bd3 Nh5 46.h4 Bd5 47.Ke2 f3+ 48.Ke3 Nxf6 49.Kd4 Bc6 50.Bf4 Ng4 51.Bg3 f2 52.Bf1 Kf6 53.Bf4 h5 54.Bg5+ Ke6 55.Bf4 Kf5 56.Bg3 Be4 57.Bb8 Bc6 58.Bg3 Kf6 59.Bd6 Ke6 60.Bg3 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Hans Niemann at World Blitz 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Three Knights Game (C46) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 60 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.

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

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann. 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 45 of 58.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann played?

At the World Blitz 2024, round 11.1, on 30 December 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Three Knights Game (ECO code C46). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (119 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 Three Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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