Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, World Rapid 2025

Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 11.1 · 28 December 2025

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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 Rapid 2025
  • Round11.1
  • Date28 December 2025
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 58 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 25th Nov 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, World Rapid 2025

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.O-O O-O 6.h3 d6 7.c3 a5 8.Re1 Ba7 9.Nbd2 Ne7 10.Nf1 Ng6 11.Bb3 c6 12.d4 d5 13.Bg5 h6 14.Bxf6 Qxf6 15.exd5 exd4 16.cxd4 Nf4 17.dxc6 bxc6 18.Ng3 Be6 19.Ne4 Qd8 20.Rc1 Bxb3 21.Qxb3 Rb8 22.Qe3 Ne6 23.b3 a4 24.Rxc6 Nxd4 25.Rd6 Nxf3+ 26.Qxf3 Qa5 27.Red1 axb3 28.axb3 Rbe8 29.Rd7 Bb8 30.g3 Qe5 31.Nd6 Bxd6 32.R1xd6 Rb8 33.Kg2 Rb4 34.Rd8 Qe4 35.Qxe4 Rxe4 36.Kf3 Rb4 37.Rxf8+ Kxf8 38.Rd3 Ke7 39.Ke3 f5 40.Kd2 Rb8 41.Kc3 Rc8+ 42.Kb2 Rb8 43.Rd4 Ke6 44.b4 g5 45.Kc3 h5 46.h4 g4 47.Kc4 Ke5 48.Rf4 Rc8+ 49.Kb5 Rc3 50.Kb6 Rc1 51.b5 Re1 52.Kc7 Rc1+ 53.Kb7 Rb1 54.b6 Rb2 55.Kc7 Rc2+ 56.Kb8 Rb2 57.b7 Ke6 58.Kc7 Rc2+ 59.Kb6 Rb2+ 60.Kc6 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann met over the board in this full-length game at World Rapid 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C50) 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, 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 58 of 58.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann played?

At the World Rapid 2025, round 11.1, on 28 December 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hans Niemann (Black), at World Rapid 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). 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 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?

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