Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Saint Louis Blitz 2019
Ruy Lopez (C77) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 5.1 · 13 August 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSaint Louis Blitz 2019
- Round5.1
- Date13 August 2019
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C77)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 78 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, 1-0 (Saint Louis Rapid 2019, 2019).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Saint Louis Blitz 2019
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Fabiano Caruana at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C77), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 47 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.
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 78 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the Saint Louis Blitz 2019, round 5.1, on 13 August 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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.