Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Modern Defense (B06) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 2.33 · 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
  • Round2.33
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningModern Defense (B06)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 127 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 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Nf3 a6 5.a4 b6 6.Bd3 Bb7 7.O-O e6 8.Ne2 Nf6 9.Ng3 c5 10.c3 Nc6 11.h3 O-O 12.Be3 cxd4 13.cxd4 Nb4 14.Bb1 Rc8 15.Qd2 a5 16.Ra3 Ba6 17.Re1 Qd7 18.Bh6 Rc7 19.Qg5 Qe7 20.Bxg7 Kxg7 21.e5 dxe5 22.dxe5 Ng8 23.Nh5+ Kh8 24.Nf6 h6 25.Qf4 Kg7 26.Nh4 Rc4 27.Nxg8 Rxg8 28.Be4 Nc2 29.Rg3 g5 30.Re2 Nd4 31.Rd2 Kf8 32.Qe3 Qc5 33.Kh2 Ke7 34.b3 Rb4 35.Nf3 Rd8 36.Nxg5 hxg5 37.Qxg5+ Kd7 38.Rf3 Qe7 39.Rf6 Kc7 40.Qf4 Rd7 41.h4 Bb7 42.Bxb7 Kxb7 43.Rd3 Nf5 44.Rxd7+ Qxd7 45.Qf3+ Ka7 46.g3 Qc7 47.h5 Rd4 48.h6 Rd8 49.h7 Rh8 50.Qh5 Ng7 51.Qh6 Ne8 52.Rf4 f5 53.Rh4 Qe7 54.Qg6 Nc7 55.Qg8 Qe8 56.Qg7 Kb8 57.Kg2 Nd5 58.Rh6 Nc7 59.Rg6 Qc8 60.Qxh8 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 Modern Defense (B06) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 60 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.

After the contest, 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 127 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.33, 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 Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (119 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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