Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020

Alekhine's Defense (B03) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 3.1 · 22 April 2020

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White
Fabiano Caruana
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCarlsen Inv Prelim 2020
  • Round3.1
  • Date22 April 2020
  • OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B03)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 83 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, ½-½ (82nd Tata Steel GpA, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, ½-½ (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).

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The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020

1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.c4 Nb6 5.f4 g6 6.Nc3 Bg7 7.Be3 Be6 8.Nf3 O-O 9.b3 dxe5 10.dxe5 Nc6 11.Ne4 f6 12.Nc5 Qc8 13.exf6 Bxf6 14.Be2 Rd8 15.Qc1 Bf5 16.O-O Nd7 17.Nd3 Bxa1 18.Qxa1 Nf6 19.Nde5 Nxe5 20.Nxe5 Qe6 21.Bd4 Nd7 22.h3 Nxe5 23.Bxe5 c6 24.Qc3 h5 25.Re1 Kf7 26.Qg3 Rd2 27.Bf3 Rd3 28.Qg5 Rad8 29.Kf2 Rd2+ 30.Kg3 R8d3 31.Qh6 Bxh3 32.Kh4 Rxg2 0-1

A middlegame battle in which Fabiano Caruana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Alekhine's Defense (B03) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 32 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 83 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen Inv Prelim, round 3.1, on 22 April 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B03). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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