Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Scotch Game (C44) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 2.26 · 13 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round2.26
- Date13 December 2022
- OpeningScotch Game (C44)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 122 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 Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
A full-length game in which Fabiano Caruana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Scotch Game (C44), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 45 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 122 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.26, 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 Scotch Game (ECO code C44). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.