Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Ruy Lopez (C78) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 72 moves · Round 2.23 · 13 December 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Fabiano Caruana
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round2.23
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C78)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 119 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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

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.c3 O-O 11.h3 h6 12.Re1 Bb6 13.Nbd2 Ne7 14.Nf1 Ng6 15.Ng3 Re8 16.d4 Bb7 17.Bc2 c5 18.dxe5 dxe5 19.Qxd8 Rexd8 20.Be3 Bc8 21.Nf5 Be6 22.Ra6 Bc8 23.Raa1 Be6 24.Red1 Rxd1+ 25.Rxd1 Ne8 26.Ra1 f6 27.h4 Kf7 28.h5 Ne7 29.N3h4 Nxf5 30.Nxf5 Bxf5 31.exf5 Ke7 32.Kf1 Nd6 33.Ra6 Nc4 34.Bc1 Nd6 35.Ke2 Kd7 36.b3 Kc7 37.Bd3 Kb7 38.Ra2 Ra8 39.Rxa8 Kxa8 40.g4 Kb7 41.c4 bxc4 42.Bxc4 Nxc4 43.bxc4 Kc6 44.g5 hxg5 45.Bxg5 Bd8 46.Be3 Kd6 47.Kf3 Ba5 48.Kg4 Bc3 49.h6 gxh6 50.Kh5 Bd4 51.Kxh6 Ke7 52.Kg7 e4 53.Kg6 Ke8 54.Kh5 Ke7 55.Kg4 Kd6 56.Kf4 Bb2 57.Kxe4 Bc3 58.Kf3 Ke5 59.Bxc5 Kxf5 60.Ke3 Ke6 61.Kd3 Be5 62.Bd4 Bc7 63.Kc3 f5 64.Kb4 Kd7 65.Kc5 Bh2 66.Kd5 Bc7 67.c5 Ba5 68.c6+ Ke7 69.Be5 Bb6 70.f3 Ba5 71.Bd6+ Ke8 72.Ke6 1-0

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

From Ruy Lopez (C78) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

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.

In the end, 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 119 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.23, 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 72 moves (143 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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