Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Chess 2015
Ruy Lopez (C67) · 1-0 (Fabiano Caruana won) · 45 moves · Round 2.4 · 17 June 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Fabiano Caruana won
- Event3rd Norway Chess 2015
- Round2.4
- Date17 June 2015
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 31 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 Norway Blitz 2015, 2015).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 0-1 (3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015, 2015).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Chess 2015
Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 3rd Norway Chess 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C67), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 45 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Fabiano Caruana won with the white 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 31 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 3rd Norway Chess 2015, round 2.4, on 17 June 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 3rd Norway Chess 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Fabiano Caruana won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.