Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 35 moves · Round 2.31 · 13 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round2.31
- Date13 December 2022
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 125 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
A middlegame battle 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 King's Pawn Opening (B00), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 35 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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 125 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.31, 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 King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.