Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 13th Norway Chess 2025

Catalan Opening (E06) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 9.3 · 5 June 2025

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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
  • Event13th Norway Chess 2025
  • Round9.3
  • Date5 June 2025
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 180 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 (13th Norway Chess 2025, 2025).

Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 13th Norway Chess 2025

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.g3 Nf6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O dxc4 7.Qc2 a6 8.Rd1 b5 9.Ne5 Nd5 10.b3 cxb3 11.axb3 Bb7 12.Ba3 Bd6 13.Nd3 Nd7 14.e4 Bxa3 15.Rxa3 N5f6 16.Nd2 a5 17.Rda1 c5 18.dxc5 Qc7 19.b4 axb4 20.Rxa8 Rxa8 21.Rc1 Rc8 22.Qb2 h6 23.Qxb4 Bc6 24.Qb2 Ra8 25.Nb4 Ne5 26.f4 Nc4 27.Nxc4 bxc4 28.Nxc6 Qxc6 29.Rxc4 Rc8 30.e5 Nd5 31.f5 Qa6 32.Rc1 Qa7 33.fxe6 fxe6 34.Bxd5 exd5 35.Qd4 Qd7 36.Kg2 Qc6 37.h4 Kh8 38.Rc2 Kg8 39.h5 Kh8 40.Kh3 Kg8 41.Kh2 Qe6 42.Rd2 Rd8 43.Kg2 Qc6 44.Rd1 Qa6 45.Re1 Qe6 46.Rb1 Qf5 47.Rb2 Qxh5 48.c6 Kh7 49.e6 Qg6 50.Re2 Ra8 51.Qxd5 Ra3 52.Qe4 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Fabiano Caruana at 13th Norway Chess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Catalan Opening (E06) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 180 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the 13th Norway Chess 2025, round 9.3, on 5 June 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at 13th Norway Chess 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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