Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 41st Olympiad Open 2014
Scandinavian Defense (B01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 50 moves · Round 6.3 · 8 August 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event41st Olympiad Open 2014
- Round6.3
- Date8 August 2014
- OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
- Length50 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 24 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 (FIDE World Rapid 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 0-1 (2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, 2014).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 41st Olympiad Open 2014
A full-length game in which Fabiano Caruana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 41st Olympiad Open 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Scandinavian Defense (B01), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 50 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.
In the end, 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 24 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 41st Olympiad Open 2014, round 6.3, on 8 August 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 41st Olympiad Open 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.