Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W 2023

English Opening (A21) · ½-½ (Draw) · 110 moves · Round 2.4 · 31 August 2023

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White
Fabiano Caruana
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventJulius Baer Rapid Div 1 W 2023
  • Round2.4
  • Date31 August 2023
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A21)
  • Length110 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 157 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: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 0-1 (Titled Tue 5th Sep Late, 2023).

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The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W 2023

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Bb4 3.Nd5 Bc5 4.e3 Nf6 5.b4 Nxd5 6.bxc5 Nf6 7.Nf3 e4 8.Nd4 O-O 9.a4 b6 10.Ba3 bxc5 11.Bxc5 d6 12.Ba3 c5 13.Nb5 Bg4 14.f3 exf3 15.gxf3 Ne4 16.h4 Bh5 17.Be2 Ng3 18.Rh3 Nxe2 19.Qxe2 Nc6 20.Kf2 Rb8 21.Rg1 a6 22.Nc3 Rb3 23.Bc1 h6 24.Nd5 Ne5 25.Nf4 Bg6 26.e4 Bh7 27.d3 Kh8 28.Kg2 Qc8 29.Kh2 f5 30.Qg2 Rb7 31.Rg3 fxe4 32.dxe4 Qd8 33.Ne6 Qxh4+ 34.Rh3 Nxf3+ 35.Qxf3 Rxf3 36.Rxh4 Re7 37.Rxh6 Rf2+ 38.Kg3 Rc2 39.Bg5 Re8 40.Rh4 Rc3+ 41.Kf2 Rxe6 42.Rgh1 Kg8 43.Rxh7 Rxe4 44.Rh8+ Kf7 45.Rd1 Rexc4 46.Rxd6 Rxa4 47.Rb8 Rb4 48.Ra8 Rc2+ 49.Kf3 Rc3+ 50.Be3 Rb7 51.Kf2 Rc2+ 52.Bd2 c4 53.Kf3 Rb3+ 54.Be3 Rb7 55.Raxa6 Rc3 56.Kf4 Rd3 57.Rdc6 c3 58.Ra4 Rbd7 59.Ke4 R3d6 60.Rxc3 Re6+ 61.Kf3 Rf6+ 62.Kg4 Rg6+ 63.Kf3 Rf6+ 64.Ke2 Re6 65.Rf4+ Rf6 66.Rh4 Re6 67.Ra4 Kg6 68.Rg4+ Kf7 69.Rc1 Kg8 70.Rcg1 Rde7 71.R1g3 Rd7 72.Kf2 Rf6+ 73.Kg2 Rfd6 74.Bf4 Rd3 75.Be3 Re7 76.Kf2 Ra3 77.Rd4 Rf7+ 78.Ke2 Re7 79.Rd8+ Kh7 80.Rh3+ Kg6 81.Rd6+ Kf7 82.Kf2 Ra2+ 83.Bd2 Kg8 84.Rd8+ Kf7 85.Rf3+ Kg6 86.Kg3 Ra6 87.Bc3 Kh7 88.Bd4 Rae6 89.Rf5 Re8 90.Rdd5 R8e7 91.Bc5 Rb7 92.Bd4 Rh6 93.Ra5 Rd7 94.Rf4 Rg6+ 95.Kf3 Re6 96.Raf5 Rh6 97.Rb5 Rhd6 98.Be5 Ra6 99.Rc4 Re6 100.Ke4 Kg6 101.Rc1 Ra6 102.Rb4 Re7 103.Kf4 Rf7+ 104.Ke4 Re7 105.Kd4 Rd7+ 106.Kc5 Re6 107.Rg1+ Kh7 108.Bd4 Red6 109.Rg4 Rg6 110.Re4 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Fabiano Caruana take on Magnus Carlsen at Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A21), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 110 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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen. 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 157 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, round 2.4, on 31 August 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A21). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 110 moves (219 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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