Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 9th London Classic 2017
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27) · ½-½ (Draw) · 54 moves · Round 1.1 · 1 December 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event9th London Classic 2017
- Round1.1
- Date1 December 2017
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D27)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 51 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 (chess.com IoM Masters, 2017).
Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, ½-½ (80th Tata Steel GpA, 2018).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, 9th London Classic 2017
Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana met over the board in this full-length game at 9th London Classic 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 54 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 Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. 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 51 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the 9th London Classic 2017, round 1.1, on 1 December 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at 9th London Classic 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D27). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (108 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 Queen's Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.