Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D23) · 0-1 (Fabiano Caruana won) · 45 moves · Round 10.2 · 28 October 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result0-1 · Fabiano Caruana won
- EventClutch Chess: Champions 2025
- Round10.2
- Date28 October 2025
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D23)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 187 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, 1-0 (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at Clutch Chess: Champions in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Accepted (D23) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 45 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, Fabiano Caruana 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 187 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the Clutch Chess: Champions, round 10.2, on 28 October 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at Clutch Chess: Champions in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D23). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Fabiano Caruana won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Queen's Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.