Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025

Réti Opening (A06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 61 moves · Round 12.3 · 6 July 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025
  • Round12.3
  • Date6 July 2025
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A06)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 183 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 (SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, ½-½ (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).

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

1.b3 d5 2.Nf3 Bf5 3.Ba3 Nd7 4.c4 c6 5.cxd5 cxd5 6.Nc3 Ngf6 7.e3 a6 8.Be2 e6 9.Bxf8 Nxf8 10.Nd4 Bg6 11.f4 N8d7 12.O-O O-O 13.b4 Qe7 14.Qb3 Qd6 15.a4 h6 16.a5 e5 17.fxe5 Nxe5 18.b5 axb5 19.Qxb5 Rab8 20.Qb6 Qe7 21.Rf4 Rfd8 22.Raf1 Qd6 23.Qxd6 Rxd6 24.g4 Ra8 25.Nb3 Ne4 26.Nb5 Rd7 27.Rc1 Nc6 28.h4 f6 29.d3 Ng3 30.Bf3 Ne5 31.Rc7 Rdd8 32.Kf2 Bxd3 33.Kxg3 Bxb5 34.Rxb7 Bc4 35.Nc5 Rxa5 36.Ne6 Rd7 37.Rxd7 Nxd7 38.Rd4 Ne5 39.Nf4 Nxf3 40.Kxf3 g5 41.Nh5 Kf7 42.Ng3 gxh4 43.Nf5 h3 44.Kg3 Bf1 45.Rf4 Bg2 46.Nxh6+ Kg6 47.Nf5 Ra3 48.Nh4+ Kg7 49.Nxg2 hxg2 50.Kxg2 Rxe3 51.g5 fxg5 52.Rf5 d4 53.Rxg5+ Kf6 54.Rd5 d3 55.Kf2 Rh3 56.Ke1 Ke6 57.Rd8 d2+ 58.Rxd2 Rh1+ 59.Ke2 Rh2+ 60.Kd3 Rxd2+ 61.Kxd2 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Fabiano Caruana at SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A06) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 61 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. 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 183 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, round 12.3, on 6 July 2025.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A06). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (121 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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