Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, World Rapid 2022
Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · ½-½ (Draw) · 31 moves · Round 12.1 · 28 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Rapid 2022
- Round12.1
- Date28 December 2022
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
- Length31 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 137 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Blitz 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, World Rapid 2022
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Fabiano Caruana at World Rapid 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E10) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 31 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.
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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. 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 137 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the World Rapid 2022, round 12.1, on 28 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at World Rapid 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (62 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.