Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, WCh 2018
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 2 · 10 November 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWCh 2018
- Round2
- Date10 November 2018
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 58 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 (WCh 2018, 2018).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (WCh 2018, 2018).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, WCh 2018
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Fabiano Caruana at WCh 2018 in 2018. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 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.
When the dust settled, 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 58 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the WCh 2018, round 2, on 10 November 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at WCh 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). 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 49 moves (97 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 Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.