Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
French Defense (C01) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 2.35 · 13 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round2.35
- Date13 December 2022
- OpeningFrench Defense (C01)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 134 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed French Defense (C01) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 46 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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After the contest, 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 134 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.35, 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 French Defense (ECO code C01). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.