Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, Titled Tue 10th Jun Late 2025

Four Knights Game (C49) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 10 · 10 June 2025

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

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHans Niemann
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 10th Jun Late 2025
  • Round10
  • Date10 June 2025
  • OpeningFour Knights Game (C49)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 52 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 (Titled Tue 10th Jun Early, 2025).

Next game: Niemann vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 17th Jun Early, 2025).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, Titled Tue 10th Jun Late 2025

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bb4 5.O-O Bxc3 6.bxc3 d6 7.d3 h6 8.Ne1 g5 9.Bxc6+ bxc6 10.Qe2 Qe7 11.c4 Nd7 12.c3 Nc5 13.Be3 Ne6 14.d4 Ba6 15.Nc2 d5 16.Rfe1 Bxc4 17.Qh5 dxe4 18.dxe5 c5 19.Rad1 Bd3 20.Rd2 Rd8 21.f3 Ng7 22.Qg4 Qxe5 23.fxe4 O-O 24.Red1 f5 25.Qh3 fxe4 26.Qxh6 Rf5 27.g4 Rd6 28.Qxd6 cxd6 29.gxf5 Nxf5 30.Bxg5 Qxc3 31.Rg2 Kh7 32.Ne3 Qd4 33.Re1 c4 34.Kh1 Qc3 35.Reg1 Qe5 36.Nxf5 Qxf5 37.Be3 Qf6 38.Rg3 Bf1 39.h3 Be2 40.Kh2 Bf3 41.Rg5 c3 42.Ra5 Qf7 43.Rxa7 Qxa7 44.Bxa7 c2 45.Rc1 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hans Niemann at Titled Tue 10th Jun Late in 2025. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Four Knights Game (C49), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 45 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 52 of 58.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann played?

At the Titled Tue 10th Jun Late, round 10, on 10 June 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hans Niemann (Black), at Titled Tue 10th Jun Late in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C49). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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