Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 42nd Olympiad 2016
Scandinavian Defense (B01) · ½-½ (Draw) · 28 moves · Round 9.2 · 11 September 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event42nd Olympiad 2016
- Round9.2
- Date11 September 2016
- OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
- Length28 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 41 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 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (PRO League Group Stage, 2017).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 42nd Olympiad 2016
Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Scandinavian Defense (B01) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 28 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen. 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 41 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 42nd Olympiad 2016, round 9.2, on 11 September 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 28 moves (56 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.