Etienne Bacrot vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2792)
Etienne Bacrot and Fabiano Caruana have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2011 and the most recent in May 2026. Bacrot leads 4 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Caruana with White | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tuesday |
| Jan 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | E Bacrot | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jan 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Jun 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Feb 2015 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | Grenke Chess Classic 3rd |
| Jun 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Paris FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Oct 2011 | Etienne Bacrot | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Poikovsky Karpov 12th |
| Sep 2011 | Fabiano Caruana | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Catalan | 27th EU-Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Fabiano Caruana?
In 18 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 4 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 11 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Sep 2011 to May 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Scotch Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.