Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 31 moves · Round 2.7 · 14 November 2025

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Fabiano Caruana
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
  • Round2.7
  • Date14 November 2025
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length31 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 191 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 d6 4.O-O Be7 5.d4 Nf6 6.d5 Nb8 7.Nc3 O-O 8.a4 a5 9.h3 Na6 10.Be3 Nd7 11.Qe2 Ndc5 12.Nd2 Bg5 13.Bxa6 Bxe3 14.Qxe3 Nxa6 15.f4 exf4 16.Rxf4 Nb4 17.Rc1 Qg5 18.Nf3 Qh6 19.Nd4 Bd7 20.Rcf1 c5 21.Ndb5 Nxc2 22.Qf2 Bxb5 23.Nxb5 Nd4 24.Rxf7 Rfd8 25.Nxd4 cxd4 26.Qxd4 Rab8 27.e5 dxe5 28.Qxe5 Qg6 29.Re7 b6 30.Rf3 Re8 31.d6 1-0

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Fabiano Caruana at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 31 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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.

After the contest, 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 191 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 2.7, on 14 November 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 31 moves (61 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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