Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, World Blitz Final KO 2024

Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 1.3 · 31 December 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hans Niemann
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHans Niemann
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
  • Round1.3
  • Date31 December 2024
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 49 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, 1-0 (World Blitz Final KO 2024, 2024).

Next game: Niemann vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 13th May Late, 2025).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 d5 3.e3 Bf5 4.c4 e6 5.Nc3 Nbd7 6.Nf3 Bb4 7.Be2 O-O 8.O-O h6 9.Qb3 Bxc3 10.bxc3 b6 11.cxd5 exd5 12.c4 Be6 13.Rac1 c5 14.Rfd1 Qe7 15.dxc5 Nxc5 16.Qb2 Rfd8 17.cxd5 Nxd5 18.Be5 f6 19.Bd4 Rac8 20.h3 Na4 21.Qa1 Nc5 22.Qb1 Na4 23.Qa1 Nc5 24.Bc4 Bf7 25.a4 Nb4 26.Bxc5 Rxd1+ 27.Rxd1 bxc5 28.Qc3 Na2 29.Qd3 Nb4 30.Qf5 Rd8 31.Rxd8+ Qxd8 32.Qxc5 a5 33.Nd4 Bxc4 34.Qxc4+ Kh7 35.Qf7 Qg8 36.Qe7 Nd5 37.Qc5 Qd8 38.Ne6 Qb8 39.Qxd5 1-0

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

The game opened with Indian Defenses (A45), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 39 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 49 of 58.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann played?

At the World Blitz Final KO 2024, round 1.3, on 31 December 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (77 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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