Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 5th Norway Chess 2017
Ruy Lopez (C88) · ½-½ (Draw) · 42 moves · Round 2.4 · 7 June 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteFabiano Caruana
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event5th Norway Chess 2017
- Round2.4
- Date7 June 2017
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 45 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, 1-0 (5th Norway Blitz 2017, 2017).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (GCT Rapid Paris 2017, 2017).
The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, 5th Norway Chess 2017
This full-length game sees Fabiano Caruana take on Magnus Carlsen at 5th Norway Chess 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C88) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 42 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen. 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 45 of 216.
Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 5th Norway Chess 2017, round 2.4, on 7 June 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 5th Norway Chess 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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.