Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Nimzo-Indian Defense (E40) · ½-½ (Draw) · 72 moves · Round 2.22 · 13 December 2022

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White
Fabiano Caruana
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round2.22
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E40)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 118 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: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e3 d5 5.a3 Be7 6.Nf3 O-O 7.b4 c6 8.Bb2 b6 9.c5 a5 10.Bd3 Nbd7 11.O-O Ba6 12.Ne1 e5 13.Bxa6 Rxa6 14.b5 exd4 15.bxa6 dxc3 16.Bxc3 Nxc5 17.Qe2 Qa8 18.Rb1 Nfe4 19.Bd4 b5 20.a7 Ne6 21.Nf3 Bxa3 22.Qc2 Bd6 23.Bb6 Qb7 24.Bxa5 Qxa7 25.Ra1 Qb7 26.Nd4 c5 27.Nf5 Be5 28.Rad1 Re8 29.f3 Nd6 30.Nxd6 Bxd6 31.Bc3 b4 32.Ba1 c4 33.Qf5 c3 34.Rxd5 g6 35.Qd3 Bf8 36.Kh1 Nc5 37.Qc4 Rc8 38.h3 Qa6 39.Rd4 Qxc4 40.Rxc4 Rb8 41.Rb1 Na6 42.Rc6 Ra8 43.Bxc3 bxc3 44.Rxc3 Nc5 45.Rbc1 Ne6 46.Rc8 Ra5 47.e4 h5 48.Rd1 h4 49.e5 Rxe5 50.Rc4 g5 51.Rg4 Be7 52.Rf1 Nf4 53.g3 hxg3 54.h4 Nh5 55.f4 f5 56.fxe5 fxg4 57.hxg5 Bxg5 58.Rf5 g2+ 59.Kxg2 Nf4+ 60.Kg3 Ne6 61.Kxg4 Be7 62.Rh5 Kf7 63.Rh7+ Ng7 64.Rh6 Ne6 65.Kf5 Ng7+ 66.Ke4 Ne6 67.Rh7+ Ke8 68.Kf5 Kd7 69.Rxe7+ Kxe7 70.Ke4 Nc7 71.Kd3 Ke6 72.Kc2 Kxe5 1/2-1/2

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

The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E40), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 72 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen. 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 118 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.22, 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E40). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 72 moves (144 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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