Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025
Sicilian Defense (B36) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 57 moves · Round 15.1 · 29 October 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventClutch Chess: Champions 2025
- Round15.1
- Date29 October 2025
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B36)
- Length57 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 188 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, 0-1 (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Clutch Chess: Champions, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Clutch Chess: Champions 2025
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Fabiano Caruana at Clutch Chess: Champions in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B36) — 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, 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 188 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the Clutch Chess: Champions, round 15.1, on 29 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B36). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 57 moves (113 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.