Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014

Bishop's Opening (C24) · 0-1 (Fabiano Caruana won) · 34 moves · Round 3.1 · 29 August 2014

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Fabiano Caruana
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackFabiano Caruana
  • Result0-1 · Fabiano Caruana won
  • Event2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014
  • Round3.1
  • Date29 August 2014
  • OpeningBishop's Opening (C24)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 25 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 (41st Olympiad Open 2014, 2014).

Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, 2014).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nf6 3.d3 c6 4.Nf3 d5 5.Bb3 Bb4+ 6.c3 Bd6 7.Bg5 dxe4 8.dxe4 h6 9.Bh4 Qe7 10.Nbd2 Nbd7 11.Bg3 Bc7 12.O-O Nh5 13.h3 Nxg3 14.fxg3 Nc5 15.Bxf7+ Kxf7 16.Nxe5+ Kg8 17.Ng6 Qg5 18.Rf8+ Kh7 19.Nxh8 Bg4 20.Qf1 Nd3 21.Qxd3 Rxf8 22.hxg4 Qxg4 23.Nf3 Qxg3 24.e5+ Kxh8 25.e6 Bb6+ 26.Kh1 Qg4 27.Qd6 Rd8 28.Qe5 Rd5 29.Qb8+ Kh7 30.e7 Qh5+ 31.Nh2 Rd1+ 32.Rxd1 Qxd1+ 33.Nf1 Qxf1+ 34.Kh2 Qg1+ 0-1

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Bishop's Opening (C24), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 34 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, Fabiano Caruana 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 25 of 216.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?

At the 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, round 3.1, on 29 August 2014.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Bishop's Opening (ECO code C24). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Fabiano Caruana won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (68 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 Bishop's Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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