Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 37 moves · Round 3.3 · 13 June 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackFabiano Caruana
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventClutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
- Round3.3
- Date13 June 2020
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
- Length37 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 89 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 (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).
Next game: Caruana vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Fabiano Caruana at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Indian Defenses (A45), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 37 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.
When the dust settled, 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 89 of 216.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana played?
At the Clutch Chess Showdown Int, round 3.3, on 13 June 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Fabiano Caruana (Black), at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (73 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.