Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 8th Tal Memorial 2013

Réti Opening (A07) · 0-1 (Fabiano Caruana won) · 62 moves · Round 3.3 · 15 June 2013

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result0-1 · Fabiano Caruana won
  • Event8th Tal Memorial 2013
  • Round3.3
  • Date15 June 2013
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 15 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 (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 0-1 (Zurich CC Blitz 2014, 2014).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 8th Tal Memorial 2013

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2 c6 4.O-O Bg4 5.c4 e6 6.cxd5 Bxf3 7.Bxf3 cxd5 8.Nc3 Nc6 9.d4 Be7 10.e3 O-O 11.b3 Qa5 12.Bb2 Ba3 13.Qc1 Bxb2 14.Qxb2 Rfc8 15.Rac1 Ne7 16.Na4 Nd7 17.Nc5 Nxc5 18.dxc5 Rxc5 19.b4 Rb5 20.a3 Qd8 21.e4 a5 22.exd5 Nxd5 23.Rc5 Qb6 24.Rxb5 Qxb5 25.Bxd5 exd5 26.Rc1 Re8 27.Qd4 axb4 28.axb4 h6 29.Kg2 b6 30.Rd1 Re4 31.Qxd5 Qxd5 32.Rxd5 Rxb4 33.h4 Kf8 34.Rd7 Re4 35.Rb7 Re6 36.g4 g5 37.f4 gxf4 38.Kf3 Rf6 39.g5 Rc6 40.Kxf4 h5 41.Kf5 Kg7 42.Rb8 Rc5+ 43.Kf4 Rb5 44.Ke4 Rb1 45.Kf5 Rb2 46.Kf4 Rb4+ 47.Ke5 Kg6 48.Rg8+ Kh7 49.Rf8 Rxh4 50.Rxf7+ Kg6 51.Rf6+ Kxg5 52.Rxb6 Ra4 53.Rb8 Kg4 54.Rg8+ Kf3 55.Rf8+ Kg3 56.Rg8+ Kh2 57.Kf5 h4 58.Rb8 h3 59.Kg5 Re4 60.Kf5 Re2 61.Rg8 Rg2 62.Rd8 Rf2+ 0-1

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Fabiano Caruana at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A07) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, Fabiano Caruana won with the black 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 15 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the 8th Tal Memorial, round 3.3, on 15 June 2013.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Fabiano Caruana won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 62 moves (124 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?

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