Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Ruy Lopez (C78) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 71 moves · Round 2.21 · 13 December 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round2.21
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C78)
  • Length71 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 117 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 (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.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O b5 6.Bb3 Bc5 7.a4 Rb8 8.axb5 axb5 9.d3 d6 10.Be3 O-O 11.Bxc5 dxc5 12.Nbd2 Qd6 13.h3 h6 14.Re1 Rd8 15.Qe2 Nh5 16.Ng5 Nf4 17.Nxf7 Nxe2+ 18.Rxe2 Qf6 19.Nxd8+ Kh7 20.Nxc6 Qxc6 21.c3 c4 22.dxc4 bxc4 23.Ba4 Qg6 24.Nxc4 Bxh3 25.Ne3 Be6 26.b4 Rd8 27.Rd1 Rxd1+ 28.Bxd1 h5 29.Rd2 h4 30.Be2 Qg5 31.Bc4 Bxc4 32.Nxc4 h3 33.Ne3 hxg2 34.Rd7 Qh4 35.Nxg2 Qxe4 36.Rxc7 Qd3 37.Ne3 Kg6 38.Rc5 Kg5 39.Rxe5+ Kf4 40.Rf5+ Ke4 41.c4 Qb1+ 42.Kg2 Qxb4 43.Rf4+ Kd3 44.Rg4 Qb7+ 45.Nd5 Ke2 46.Re4+ Kd3 47.f3 Qb2+ 48.Kg3 Qb1 49.Nf4+ Kd2 50.Ne6 Qg1+ 51.Kf4 Qg6 52.Ke5 Kc3 53.c5 Qh5+ 54.Kd6 Qxf3 55.Re5 Qd3+ 56.Rd5 Qa6+ 57.c6 g5 58.Rxg5 Kc4 59.Rc5+ Kb4 60.Nc7 Kb3 61.Nd5 Kb2 62.Kd7 Qa7+ 63.Kd6 Qa6 64.Rc3 Kb1 65.Rb3+ Kc1 66.Rb6 Qa3+ 67.Rb4 Qd3 68.c7 Qg3+ 69.Kc6 Qg8 70.Rb8 Qe6+ 71.Kc5 1-0

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Fabiano Caruana at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C78), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 71 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.

After the contest, 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 117 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.21, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C78). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 71 moves (141 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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