Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, CCT Final Playoff 2023
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 3.2 · 10 December 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCCT Final Playoff 2023
- Round3.2
- Date10 December 2023
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 159 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, 0-1 (Titled Tue 5th Sep Late, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, ½-½ (CCT Final Playoff 2023, 2023).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, CCT Final Playoff 2023
Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at CCT Final Playoff 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Pawn Opening (B00) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 39 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 159 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the CCT Final Playoff 2023, round 3.2, on 10 December 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at CCT Final Playoff 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (78 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.