Caruana, F. – Carlsen, M.

2764 2023 · White wins (resignation, time or agreement)

Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen, two of the most thoroughly prepared players in chess history, lock horns here in the French Defence — a solid, fighting opening that typically leads to tense, asymmetrical structures. Carlsen, who controversially chose not to defend his world title in 2023, remained undisputed world number one, while Caruana continued to be his closest rival in the rankings.