Magnus Carlsen vs Sina Movahed Analysis | Titled Tuesday December 2025

Magnus Carlsen vs Sina Movahed Analysis | Titled Tuesday December 2025

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It all came down to this! In the final round of the December 2, 2025, Titled Tuesday, 15-year-old sensation Sina Movahed was leading the pack, but he had one final boss to overcome: Magnus Carlsen.

Sina Movahed had played the tournament of his life, leading the field with 9/10. But in Round 11, Magnus Carlsen showed why he is the endgame king. In a high-stakes blitz battle, Magnus neutralized Movahed's aggressive play and showcased elite precision to win the game and the tournament with 9.5/11. We break down the tactical defense Magnus used to survive the middlegame and the clinical conversion that broke Movahed's resistance.

We also look at Magnus's performance on December 11 in the first-ever 3+0 Thursday, where he continued his blitz dominance. Is Sina Movahed the biggest threat to the "Big Two" in 2026?

Did Sina Movahed play too aggressively, or was Magnus just impossible to beat? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for more 2025 blitz breakdowns.