Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 42 moves · Round 2.1 · 14 November 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
  • Round2.1
  • Date14 November 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length42 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 195 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.g3 Nc6 4.Bg2 Nf6 5.Qe2 e5 6.O-O Be7 7.d3 O-O 8.Na3 Re8 9.Nc4 d6 10.a4 h6 11.c3 Bf8 12.Nfd2 Rb8 13.Ne3 a6 14.f4 exf4 15.gxf4 Bd7 16.Qf3 b5 17.axb5 axb5 18.Kh1 Ra8 19.Rxa8 Qxa8 20.e5 dxe5 21.fxe5 Rxe5 22.Ne4 Qd8 23.Nd5 Nxd5 24.Qxf7+ Kh7 25.Qxf8 Qxf8 26.Rxf8 Bf5 27.Bd2 Nde7 28.Bf4 Re6 29.Bg3 c4 30.Nc5 cxd3 31.Rxf5 Nxf5 32.Nxe6 d2 33.Bf3 Ne3 34.b4 d1=Q+ 35.Bxd1 Nxd1 36.Be1 Ne5 37.Nd4 Nd3 38.Bd2 N1f2+ 39.Kg2 Ne4 40.Kf3 Nxd2+ 41.Ke3 Nxb4 42.cxb4 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at chess.com SpeedChess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B40) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 42 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.

When the dust settled, 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 195 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 2.1, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 42 moves (83 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.

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