Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020

Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 1.22 · 27 June 2020

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChessable Masters Final 8 2020
  • Round1.22
  • Date27 June 2020
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 102 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, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 c5 4.e3 d5 5.cxd5 exd5 6.Bb5+ Bd7 7.Bxd7+ Qxd7 8.O-O Nc6 9.b3 cxd4 10.Nxd4 Nxd4 11.Qxd4 Bd6 12.Bb2 O-O 13.Nc3 Rfe8 14.Nxd5 Bxh2+ 15.Kxh2 Qxd5 16.Qxd5 Nxd5 17.Rfd1 Red8 18.Rac1 f6 19.Rd4 Ne7 20.Rc7 Nf5 21.Rg4 h5 22.Rg6 Re8 23.Bxf6 Re6 24.e4 Rxe4 25.Rg5 Rh4+ 26.Kg1 Re8 27.g3 Rg4 28.Rxf5 gxf6 29.Rxb7 h4 30.Rf4 Rxf4 31.gxf4 Ra8 32.Kg2 a5 33.Kh3 a4 34.Kxh4 axb3 35.axb3 Ra5 36.Kg4 Rd5 37.b4 Kf8 38.b5 Ke8 39.f5 Kf8 40.b6 Rb5 41.f3 Ke8 42.f4 Kf8 43.Kh5 Rxf5+ 44.Kg6 Rxf4 45.Rc7 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E10), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

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.

When the dust settled, 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 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 102 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the Chessable Masters Final 8, round 1.22, on 27 June 2020.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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