Dariusz Swiercz vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Dariusz Swiercz (2579) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2792)
Dariusz Swiercz and Fabiano Caruana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2020 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Swiercz leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Swiercz | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiercz with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Caruana with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Swiercz | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Swiercz | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Dariusz Swiercz | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-USA 2025 |
| Mar 2024 | Dariusz Swiercz | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | American Cup Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-USA |
| Oct 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-USA |
| Jul 2022 | Dariusz Swiercz | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Dariusz Swiercz | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Dariusz Swiercz | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Aug 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dariusz Swiercz and Fabiano Caruana?
In 11 recorded games, Dariusz Swiercz has 0 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Dariusz Swiercz and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2020 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Dariusz Swiercz and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.