Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025

Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 57 moves · Round 7.5 · 4 July 2025

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White
Fabiano Caruana
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025
  • Round7.5
  • Date4 July 2025
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 181 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 (13th Norway Chess 2025, 2025).

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

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The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nd2 e6 5.Nb3 Nd7 6.Nf3 a6 7.Be2 c5 8.c3 h6 9.O-O c4 10.Nbd2 b5 11.Ne1 Ne7 12.Nc2 Bh7 13.f4 h5 14.g3 Bxc2 15.Qxc2 g6 16.Nf3 Nf5 17.Bd2 Be7 18.Kg2 Nb6 19.h3 h4 20.g4 Ng3 21.Rfe1 a5 22.Bd1 b4 23.Qc1 Qd7 24.Re3 Rb8 25.Be1 Ne4 26.Bc2 Na4 27.Rb1 bxc3 28.bxc3 O-O 29.Qd1 Rb2 30.Rxb2 Nxb2 31.Qe2 Rb8 32.Nxh4 Nd3 33.Bxd3 cxd3 34.Qxd3 Rb2+ 35.Re2 Qb7 36.Nf3 a4 37.h4 a3 38.h5 gxh5 39.gxh5 Rxe2+ 40.Qxe2 Qb2 41.Kf1 Qc1 42.Qg2+ Kh7 43.h6 Kxh6 44.Qh3+ Kg7 45.Qg2+ Kf8 46.Qh2 Ke8 47.Qg2 Qxf4 48.Ke2 Qc1 49.Kf1 Qd1 50.Qg8+ Bf8 51.Qg2 Nxc3 52.Qf2 Ne4 53.Qe3 Bb4 54.Kg2 Qc2+ 55.Kh3 Bxe1 56.Qxe1 Qxa2 57.Qc1 Qf2 0-1

This full-length game sees Fabiano Caruana take on Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B12), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 57 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 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 181 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025, round 7.5, on 4 July 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (114 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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