Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020

Italian Game (C53) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 64 moves · Round 1.12 · 25 June 2020

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Fabiano Caruana
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChessable Masters Final 8 2020
  • Round1.12
  • Date25 June 2020
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 100 of 216 between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana in the Rama Chess database (2010–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 99–35 with 82 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).

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The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3 d6 6.a4 a5 7.O-O h6 8.Re1 O-O 9.h3 Be6 10.Bb5 Na7 11.d4 exd4 12.cxd4 Nxb5 13.dxc5 Na7 14.cxd6 Qxd6 15.Qxd6 cxd6 16.Nc3 Nc6 17.Bf4 d5 18.e5 Ne4 19.Nxe4 dxe4 20.Rxe4 Rfd8 21.Rc1 Rd3 22.Re3 Rad8 23.Rxd3 Rxd3 24.Be3 Rb3 25.Nd4 Nxd4 26.Bxd4 Rb4 27.Bc3 Rxa4 28.g4 b5 29.Kg2 b4 30.Bd4 b3 31.Bc3 Ra2 32.Rd1 a4 33.Kf3 a3 34.Rd2 axb2 35.Bxb2 g5 36.Ke3 Kh7 37.f4 gxf4+ 38.Kxf4 Kg6 39.h4 h5 40.gxh5+ Kxh5 41.Rh2 Ra4+ 42.Ke3 Kg4 43.h5 Kg3 44.Rh1 Kg2 45.Rd1 Rh4 46.Rd2+ Kg3 47.Rd8 Rxh5 48.Rg8+ Kh3 49.Kd2 Rf5 50.Bd4 Rf3 51.Be3 f5 52.Re8 f4 53.Bd4 Bc4 54.Kc1 Rd3 55.Ba7 Rc3+ 56.Kb1 Rc2 57.Rc8 Kg4 58.Rc6 Bd3 59.Rxc2 bxc2+ 60.Kc1 Kf5 61.Bb8 f3 62.Ba7 Kxe5 63.Kd2 Kf4 64.Be3+ Kg3 0-1

This marathon sees Fabiano Caruana take on Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C53) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 64 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 black 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 Fabiano Caruana?

In the 216 games between them in our database (2010 to 2025) Carlsen leads 99–35 with 82 draws. This game is number 100 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters Final 8, round 1.12, on 25 June 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). 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 64 moves (128 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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