Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, VI World Blitz 2010
Ruy Lopez (C69) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 7.1 · 16 November 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventVI World Blitz 2010
- Round7.1
- Date16 November 2010
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C69)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 2 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 (Corus A, 2010).
Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (VI World Blitz, 2010).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, VI World Blitz 2010
In this encounter Fabiano Caruana had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at VI World Blitz in 2010. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C69) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 33 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.
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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
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 2 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the VI World Blitz, round 7.1, on 16 November 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at VI World Blitz in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C69). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (66 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.