Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E32) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 2.11 · 13 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round2.11
- Date13 December 2022
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E32)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 120 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).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
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.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E32) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 43 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.
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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 120 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.11, 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E32). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (85 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.