Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 13th May Late 2025

French Defense (C02) · ½-½ (Draw) · 58 moves · Round 10 · 13 May 2025

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Hans Niemann
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHans Niemann
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 13th May Late 2025
  • Round10
  • Date13 May 2025
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C02)
  • Length58 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 50 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 (World Blitz Final KO 2024, 2024).

Next game: Niemann vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 10th Jun Early, 2025).

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The moves of Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 13th May Late 2025

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.c3 Nc6 5.Nf3 Bd7 6.g3 Nge7 7.Bh3 cxd4 8.cxd4 Ng6 9.O-O Be7 10.Nc3 O-O 11.Re1 Rc8 12.Bg4 h6 13.h4 f6 14.exf6 Rxf6 15.h5 Nh8 16.Bf4 Nf7 17.Ne5 Nfxe5 18.dxe5 Rxf4 19.gxf4 Bb4 20.Re3 Ne7 21.Rc1 Bc5 22.Rg3 Qb6 23.Qd2 Rf8 24.a3 a5 25.Rg2 Kh8 26.Ne2 d4 27.b4 axb4 28.axb4 Bxb4 29.Qxd4 Qxd4 30.Nxd4 Rxf4 31.Nxe6 Re4 32.f4 Bxe6 33.Bxe6 Rxf4 34.Rc7 Re4 35.Rxb7 Bc5+ 36.Kf1 Rxe5 37.Rb8+ Kh7 38.Bc4 Rxh5 39.Rf8 Rf5+ 40.Rxf5 Nxf5 41.Bd3 g6 42.Bxf5 gxf5 43.Ke2 Bd6 44.Kf3 Be5 45.Re2 Bf6 46.Kf4 Kg6 47.Rg2+ Bg5+ 48.Kf3 Kf6 49.Ra2 Kg6 50.Ra6+ Kf7 51.Rb6 Ke7 52.Rb5 Kf6 53.Ra5 Ke6 54.Ra6+ Ke5 55.Ra4 Ke6 56.Ra6+ Ke5 57.Ra5+ Ke6 58.Ra6+ 1/2-1/2

Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 13th May Late in 2025. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From French Defense (C02) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 58 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.

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In the end, the game was drawn between Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen. 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 50 of 58.

Where and when was Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 13th May Late, round 10, on 13 May 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hans Niemann (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 13th May Late in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C02). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 58 moves (115 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?

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