Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 2.27 · 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
  • Round2.27
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 123 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, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.c3 Nf6 4.e5 Nd5 5.Bc4 d6 6.d4 cxd4 7.cxd4 Be7 8.O-O O-O 9.Re1 Nd7 10.exd6 Bxd6 11.Nc3 Nxc3 12.bxc3 b6 13.Ng5 Nf6 14.Qf3 Qc7 15.Bd3 Bb7 16.Qh3 h6 17.Ne4 Nxe4 18.Bxe4 Bxe4 19.Rxe4 Rac8 20.Bd2 Qc4 21.a4 Kh7 22.Qf3 Qd5 23.g3 Rc7 24.Kg2 Rfc8 25.Ree1 Qxf3+ 26.Kxf3 Kg6 27.Reb1 e5 28.a5 bxa5 29.Rxa5 exd4 30.cxd4 Rd7 31.Be3 Be7 32.h4 h5 33.Rbb5 Bd8 34.Ra6+ Bb6 35.Rg5+ Kh7 36.Rxh5+ Kg8 37.Ra4 Rc3 38.Kg2 Rd3 39.Rc4 g6 40.Rc8+ Kg7 41.Rhh8 Kf6 42.Rce8 Kf5 43.f3 Rxe3 44.Rxe3 Rxd4 45.g4+ Kf4 46.Re2 f5 47.gxf5 gxf5 48.Rf8 Rd3 49.Re4+ 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B40), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 49 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.

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 123 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.27, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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