Prepare against Fabiano Caruana
GM · United States · World #3 classical · FIDE ID 2020009
Our database contains 6,724 games by Fabiano Caruana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabiano Caruana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabiano Caruana before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,792 | 2,844 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,701 | 2,858 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,741 | 2,847 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,724 | 3,244 | 2,015 | 1,465 | 48.2% |
| As White | 3,397 | 1,796 | 954 | 647 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 3,327 | 1,448 | 1,061 | 818 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabiano Caruana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabiano Caruana's side.
First moves as White (3,397 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,943 | 57.2% | 66.4% |
| d4 | 743 | 21.9% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 393 | 11.6% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 195 | 5.7% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 43 | 1.3% | 80.2% |
| g3 | 19 | 0.6% | 71.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 66.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Caruana usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Caruana usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Caruana usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Caruana usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Caruana usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Caruana usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 632 | 41.9% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 619 | 41.1% | 62.8% |
| e6 | 143 | 9.5% | 66.1% |
| c6 | 74 | 4.9% | 73.6% |
| g6 | 11 | 0.7% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 829 | 72.2% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 208 | 18.1% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 44 | 3.8% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 28 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 15 | 1.3% | 43.3% |
| f5 | 9 | 0.8% | 55.6% |
Fabiano Caruana's chess games
All 6,724 games by Fabiano Caruana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 3,244 wins, 2,015 draws, 1,465 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 217 | 79/104/34 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 188 | 108/47/33 | 57.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 187 | 100/40/47 | 53.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 151 | 79/39/33 | 52.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 135 | 67/36/32 | 49.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 115 | 67/28/20 | 58.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 105 | 47/38/20 | 44.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 95 | 52/34/9 | 54.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 84 | 36/27/21 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 82 | 33/37/12 | 40.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 277 | 135/89/53 | 48.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 263 | 134/58/71 | 51.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 143 | 66/45/32 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 135 | 58/54/23 | 43.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 126 | 66/29/31 | 52.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 116 | 39/47/30 | 33.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 85 | 37/25/23 | 43.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 84 | 29/33/22 | 34.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 68 | 26/27/15 | 38.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 66 | 17/28/21 | 25.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,882 | Saint Louis Blitz | C63 |
| Jun 2012 | Levon Aronian | 2,825 | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz | C67 |
| Jul 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,820 | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 | B92 |
| Oct 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,820 | Olympiad-43 | C83 |
| Aug 2015 | Veselin Topalov | 2,816 | Sinquefield Cup 3rd | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,681 | 1,285.5 | 2,685 |
| Saint Louis Blitz | 2025 | 144 | 71 | 2,748 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 105 | 79.5 | 2,784 |
| Speed Chess | 2022 | 94 | 36 | 2,684 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 81 | 59 | 2,636 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 81 | 49.5 | 2,743 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 79 | 57 | 2,658 |
| Saint Louis Rapid | 2025 | 72 | 40.5 | 2,803 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (282 games) · Magnus Carlsen (214 games) · Wesley So (197 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (184 games) · Levon Aronian (168 games) · Anish Giri (109 games) · Alireza Firouzja (107 games) · Viswanathan Anand (91 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabiano Caruana's chess games?
6,724 games by Fabiano Caruana, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Fabiano Caruana has played.
What does Fabiano Caruana play on the first move as White?
Across 3,397 games with White in our database, Fabiano Caruana opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabiano Caruana answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Fabiano Caruana play as White?
As White, Fabiano Caruana's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (217 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (188 games, 57.4% win rate); Indian Defense (187 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,397 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabiano Caruana play as Black?
As Black, Fabiano Caruana most often plays: Indian Defense (277 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian (263 games, 51.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (143 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,327 games.
What is Fabiano Caruana's FIDE rating?
Fabiano Caruana is currently rated 2,792 in classical chess, 2,701 in rapid and 2,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,844 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Fabiano Caruana played?
Our database contains 6,724 games by Fabiano Caruana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3,244 wins, 2,015 draws, 1,465 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabiano Caruana?
6,724 games by Fabiano Caruana reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.