Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 3.2 · 22 April 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCarlsen Inv Prelim 2020
- Round3.2
- Date22 April 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 85 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 (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana met over the board in this middlegame battle at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 40 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 85 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the Carlsen Inv Prelim, round 3.2, on 22 April 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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.