Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014
Indian Defenses (A49) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 10.2 · 30 April 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2014
- Round10.2
- Date30 April 2014
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A49)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 20 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 (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (2nd Norway Blitz 2014, 2014).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Fabiano Caruana at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Indian Defenses (A49), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 49 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. 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 20 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014, round 10.2, on 30 April 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A49). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.