Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 2nd Norway Chess 2014

Grünfeld Defense (D70) · ½-½ (Draw) · 67 moves · Round 3.4 · 5 June 2014

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event2nd Norway Chess 2014
  • Round3.4
  • Date5 June 2014
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D70)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 22 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, 1-0 (2nd Norway Blitz 2014, 2014).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (FIDE World Rapid 2014, 2014).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 2nd Norway Chess 2014

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.f3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nb6 6.Nc3 Bg7 7.Be3 O-O 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.O-O-O Qd6 10.Nb5 Qd7 11.Kb1 Rd8 12.d5 a6 13.Nc3 Qe8 14.Qc1 Na5 15.Bh6 Bxh6 16.Qxh6 e6 17.Nh3 Qe7 18.Bd3 e5 19.Nf2 Nbc4 20.h4 Rd6 21.Bxc4 Nxc4 22.Qc1 b5 23.Nd3 Bd7 24.b3 Nb6 25.h5 g5 26.g3 c6 27.f4 cxd5 28.Nxe5 d4 29.Qa3 a5 30.Nxb5 Bxb5 31.Rxd4 Re6 32.Qxe7 Rxe7 33.Rc1 Nd7 34.Rc7 Nxe5 35.Rxe7 Nc6 36.Rd5 Bd3+ 37.Rxd3 Nxe7 38.fxg5 Rb8 39.Rd7 Kf8 40.Ra7 Rb5 41.Ra8+ Kg7 42.Re8 Re5 43.g4 Rxe4 44.Kc2 Re5 45.Kd3 f6 46.gxf6+ Kxf6 47.Rh8 Kg7 48.Re8 Kh6 49.a3 Kg5 50.Rh8 h6 51.Rh7 Re6 52.Rg7+ Kf6 53.Rh7 Ke5 54.Rg7 Kf4 55.b4 axb4 56.axb4 Nc6 57.b5 Ne5+ 58.Kd4 Nxg4 59.Kc5 Re5+ 60.Kc6 Rxh5 61.b6 Ne5+ 62.Kc7 Nc4 63.b7 Rc5+ 64.Kd8 Rb5 65.Kc7 Rc5+ 66.Kd8 Rb5 67.Kc7 Ke5 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at 2nd Norway Chess 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D70), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 67 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. 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 22 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the 2nd Norway Chess 2014, round 3.4, on 5 June 2014.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at 2nd Norway Chess 2014 in 2014.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D70). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (134 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?

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