Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 2.13 · 13 December 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round2.13
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 113 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.O-O dxc4 7.Qc2 b5 8.a4 Bb7 9.axb5 a6 10.bxa6 Nxa6 11.Qxc4 Bd5 12.Qc3 Ne4 13.Qe1 c5 14.Nc3 Nxc3 15.bxc3 cxd4 16.cxd4 Nb4 17.Rxa8 Qxa8 18.Bg5 Bxg5 19.Qxb4 Bf6 20.Ne1 Bxg2 21.Nxg2 Qe4 22.e3 e5 23.f3 Qd3 24.dxe5 Bxe5 25.Qb1 Qd5 26.f4 Bf6 27.e4 Qc5+ 28.Kh1 h5 29.e5 Be7 30.Qe4 Rd8 31.f5 Rd4 32.Qa8+ Kh7 33.e6 fxe6 34.fxe6 h4 35.Qf3 hxg3 36.hxg3 Qg5 37.Qf5+ Qxf5 38.Rxf5 Re4 39.Nf4 Bd6 40.Kg2 Bxf4 41.gxf4 Rxe6 42.Kf3 Kg6 43.Rg5+ Kf7 44.Re5 Rxe5 45.fxe5 Ke6 46.Kf4 g5+ 47.Kxg5 Kxe5 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Catalan Opening (E06) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 47 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.

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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. 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 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 113 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.13, on 13 December 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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