Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015
Dutch Defense (A90) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 3.3 · 19 April 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2015
- Round3.3
- Date19 April 2015
- OpeningDutch Defense (A90)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 29 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, ½-½ (3rd GRENKE Chess Classic, 2015).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (3rd Norway Blitz 2015, 2015).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015
A full-length game in which Fabiano Caruana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Dutch Defense (A90) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 52 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 black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 29 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015, round 3.3, on 19 April 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Dutch Defense (ECO code A90). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (104 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 Dutch Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.