Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020

Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 66 moves · Round 3.2 · 13 June 2020

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White
Fabiano Caruana
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventClutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
  • Round3.2
  • Date13 June 2020
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 88 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 (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).

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The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.h3 a6 8.Ba4 b5 9.Bc2 Bb6 10.a4 Bd7 11.Re1 Ne7 12.Nbd2 Ng6 13.Nf1 h6 14.Ng3 Re8 15.d4 bxa4 16.Bxa4 exd4 17.cxd4 Bxa4 18.Qxa4 Qd7 19.Qxd7 Nxd7 20.Be3 d5 21.exd5 Nf6 22.d6 cxd6 23.Nf5 Re6 24.Rec1 Bd8 25.Bd2 d5 26.Ne1 Ne4 27.Be3 Ne7 28.Nxe7+ Bxe7 29.Nd3 Rb6 30.Kf1 Rb5 31.Rc2 Bf6 32.b4 Be7 33.Ra4 Rab8 34.Bf4 R8b7 35.f3 Ng5 36.Bxg5 hxg5 37.Rxa6 Bxb4 38.Nxb4 Rxb4 39.Rd2 Rb1+ 40.Kf2 R7b2 41.Ra2 Rxa2 42.Rxa2 Rd1 43.Ke3 f5 44.f4 gxf4+ 45.Kxf4 Rxd4+ 46.Kxf5 Kh7 47.g4 Rd1 48.Kg5 d4 49.Ra4 d3 50.Rd4 d2 51.h4 Ra1 52.Rxd2 Ra5+ 53.Kf4 g5+ 54.hxg5 Kg6 55.Rd6+ Kg7 56.Re6 Rb5 57.Re5 Rb1 58.Re6 Rf1+ 59.Kg3 Rg1+ 60.Kf3 Rf1+ 61.Kg2 Ra1 62.g6 Ra3 63.Kf2 Rb3 64.Re3 Rxe3 65.Kxe3 Kxg6 66.g5 Kxg5 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Fabiano Caruana was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 66 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen. 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 88 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Clutch Chess Showdown Int, round 3.2, on 13 June 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (132 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.

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