Benjamin Bok vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Benjamin Bok (2560) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2792)
Benjamin Bok and Fabiano Caruana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Bok leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bok | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bok with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Caruana with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bok | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bok | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Benjamin Bok | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | B Bok | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | B Bok | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | B Bok | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Benjamin Bok | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benjamin Bok and Fabiano Caruana?
In 11 recorded games, Benjamin Bok has 3 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Benjamin Bok and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2022 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Benjamin Bok and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.