Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Italian Game (C54) · ½-½ (Draw) · 63 moves · Round 2.24 · 13 December 2022

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White
Fabiano Caruana
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round2.24
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningItalian Game (C54)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 111 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: Caruana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (84th Tata Steel Masters, 2022).

Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d4 exd4 6.cxd4 Bb4+ 7.Nbd2 d5 8.exd5 Nxd5 9.O-O O-O 10.a3 Bxd2 11.Bxd2 Bg4 12.h3 Bh5 13.g4 Bg6 14.Re1 Nb6 15.Bf1 Nxd4 16.Nxd4 Qxd4 17.Bc3 Qxd1 18.Raxd1 Rfe8 19.f3 f6 20.h4 h6 21.Kf2 c6 22.h5 Bf7 23.Bd3 Nd5 24.Bd2 Rxe1 25.Rxe1 Rd8 26.Bf5 Kf8 27.a4 b6 28.Be4 Ne7 29.Bf4 Nd5 30.Bd2 c5 31.Rc1 Nc7 32.Be3 Ne6 33.a5 Nd4 34.axb6 axb6 35.Ra1 Bd5 36.Bxd5 Rxd5 37.Ra8+ Ke7 38.Rg8 Ne6 39.Rb8 Rd6 40.Rb7+ Kf8 41.b4 cxb4 42.Bxb6 Rd3 43.Be3 Rb3 44.Rb6 Ke7 45.f4 Rb2+ 46.Kf3 b3 47.Ke4 Re2 48.Rxb3 Nc5+ 49.Kf3 Nxb3 50.Kxe2 Na5 51.Kf3 Nc6 52.Ke4 Ke6 53.Bc5 Ne7 54.f5+ Kf7 55.Bxe7 Kxe7 56.Kd5 Kf7 57.Kd6 Kg8 58.Ke7 Kh8 59.Kf8 Kh7 60.Kf7 Kh8 61.Kf8 Kh7 62.Kf7 Kh8 63.Kf8 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Fabiano Caruana had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C54) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 63 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, the game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen. 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 111 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.24, on 13 December 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C54). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (125 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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