Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 12th Norway Armageddon 2024

English Opening (A15) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 10.1 · 7 June 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event12th Norway Armageddon 2024
  • Round10.1
  • Date7 June 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventArmageddon

This is game 172 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 (12th Norway Chess 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, ½-½ (12th Norway Chess 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 12th Norway Armageddon 2024

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.Nc3 Bb7 4.d4 e6 5.a3 Ne4 6.Nxe4 Bxe4 7.e3 Be7 8.Bd3 Bxd3 9.Qxd3 O-O 10.O-O d6 11.b4 Nd7 12.Rd1 a5 13.Bb2 axb4 14.axb4 Qb8 15.Qe4 d5 16.cxd5 Nf6 17.Qc2 exd5 18.Ne5 Bd6 19.b5 Qe8 20.Rxa8 Qxa8 21.Ra1 Qe8 22.Qc6 Qe7 23.Ra7 h5 24.h3 Rd8 25.Qc1 Qe6 26.Nc6 Re8 27.Ba3 Ne4 28.Bxd6 Qxd6 29.Ne5 Rc8 30.f3 Ng3 31.Qa1 f6 32.Nd3 h4 33.Kf2 Kh7 34.Qb1 Re8 35.Qc2 Re7 36.Ne5+ Ne4+ 37.fxe4 fxe5 38.exd5+ e4 39.Kg1 Qxd5 40.Rxc7 Rxc7 41.Qxc7 Qxb5 42.Qf4 Qb1+ 43.Kh2 b5 44.Qxh4+ Kg6 45.d5 Qd3 46.Qg4+ Kh7 47.Qf5+ g6 48.Qf7+ Kh6 49.Qf8+ Kh7 50.d6 b4 51.Qe7+ Kh6 52.d7 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at 12th Norway Armageddon in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A15) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 52 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 172 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the 12th Norway Armageddon, round 10.1, on 7 June 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at 12th Norway Armageddon in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 52 moves (103 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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