Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2016
Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Fabiano Caruana won) · 38 moves · Round 11.5 · 12 June 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Fabiano Caruana won
- EventGCT Blitz Paris 2016
- Round11.5
- Date12 June 2016
- OpeningItalian Game (C50)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 37 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, ½-½ (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 0-1 (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2016).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2016
Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at GCT Blitz Paris 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 38 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Fabiano Caruana won with the white 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 37 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GCT Blitz Paris 2016, round 11.5, on 12 June 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Blitz Paris 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). 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 38 moves (75 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.