Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

French Defense (C07) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 2.2 · 16 August 2022

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Hans Niemann
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHans Niemann
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
  • Round2.2
  • Date16 August 2022
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C07)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 7 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, 0-1 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Niemann, 1-0 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 c5 4.Ngf3 cxd4 5.Nxd4 Nc6 6.Bb5 Bd7 7.Nxc6 bxc6 8.Bd3 Bd6 9.Qe2 Ne7 10.e5 Bc7 11.O-O c5 12.c4 Bc6 13.Nf3 dxc4 14.Bxc4 O-O 15.Be3 Bxf3 16.Qxf3 Bxe5 17.Bxc5 Qc7 18.Bxe7 Qxe7 19.Qe2 Qc7 20.g3 Bxb2 21.Rab1 Bd4 22.Rfc1 Rac8 23.Qe4 Qd6 24.Kg2 g6 25.Rc2 Bb6 26.Bb3 Rxc2 27.Qxc2 Qd7 28.Qe2 Rc8 29.Rd1 Qc6+ 30.Qf3 Qxf3+ 31.Kxf3 Rc3+ 32.Ke2 g5 33.Rf1 Kg7 34.Rd1 g4 35.h3 Rf3 36.Rf1 h5 37.hxg4 hxg4 38.Ke1 a5 39.Ke2 Kf6 40.Ke1 Ke5 41.Ke2 f5 42.Ke1 Kd6 43.Ke2 e5 44.Bg8 Bd4 45.Bf7 e4 46.Bg8 Ke5 47.Bf7 e3 48.fxe3 Rxe3+ 49.Kf2 Kf6 50.Bh5 Kg5 51.Rh1 Re7+ 52.Kg2 Re2+ 53.Kf1 Rf2+ 54.Ke1 Rxa2 0-1

This full-length game sees Hans Niemann take on Magnus Carlsen at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed French Defense (C07) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 7 of 58.

Where and when was Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 2.2, on 16 August 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hans Niemann (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C07). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (108 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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