Fabiano Caruana vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Fabiano Caruana (2783) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2611)
Fabiano Caruana and Alexander Donchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Caruana leads 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 61 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donchenko with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tuesday |
| Dec 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Saint Louis Masters |
| Nov 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-World Rapid |
| Jan 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | PRO League KO Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Alexander Donchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2019 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.