Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, chess.com SpeedChess 2025

Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 66 moves · Round 2.15 · 14 November 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2025
  • Round2.15
  • Date14 November 2025
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 210 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, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2025, 2025).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bf4 g6 4.e3 Nh5 5.Bg5 c6 6.Be2 h6 7.Bh4 Ng7 8.Bg3 Nd7 9.h3 Nf5 10.Bh2 Bg7 11.Nf3 O-O 12.O-O Nf6 13.a4 a5 14.Bd3 Nd6 15.Be5 b6 16.Ne2 Ba6 17.Nf4 Nc4 18.Bxc4 Bxc4 19.Re1 Ba6 20.b3 Rc8 21.Rc1 c5 22.dxc5 bxc5 23.Bxf6 Bxf6 24.Nxd5 Bb2 25.Rb1 Bg7 26.e4 e6 27.Ne3 Bc3 28.Qxd8 Rfxd8 29.Red1 Bb7 30.Rd3 Bf6 31.e5 Be7 32.Rbd1 Be4 33.Rxd8+ Rxd8 34.Rxd8+ Bxd8 35.Nd2 Bc6 36.Nec4 g5 37.f3 Bc7 38.Ne4 Bxe4 39.fxe4 h5 40.g4 h4 41.Kf2 Kf8 42.Ke2 Ke7 43.Kd3 Kd7 44.c3 Kc6 45.Kc2 Kd7 46.Kd2 Kc6 47.Kd1 Kd7 48.Kc1 Kc6 49.Kb1 Kd7 50.Ka1 Kc6 51.Ka2 Kd7 52.Ka3 Kc6 53.b4 cxb4+ 54.cxb4 axb4+ 55.Kxb4 Bb8 56.a5 Ba7 57.Nd2 Be3 58.Nf3 Bf4 59.Kc4 Be3 60.Nd4+ Kb7 61.Nb5 Ka6 62.Nd6 Kxa5 63.Nxf7 Ka4 64.Nd8 Bf4 65.Nxe6 Bxe5 66.Nxg5 1-0

A marathon 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 Indian Defenses (A45) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 66 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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. 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 210 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2025, round 2.15, 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 Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (131 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.

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