Fabiano Caruana vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
44
Caruana wins
30
draws
33
Firouzja wins
107
games
Fabiano Caruana and Alireza Firouzja have played 107 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2020 and the most recent in May 2026. Caruana leads 44 wins to 33, with 30 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (6 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 58 | 24 | 17 | 17 |
| Firouzja with White | 49 | 20 | 13 | 16 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 74 | 32 | 15 | 27 |
| Classical | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 107 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Dec 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | TechM GCL Final |
| Dec 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | TechM GCL Final |
| Dec 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Modern Defense | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Sep 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jul 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| May 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Apr 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Colle System | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | World Blitz 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Italian Game | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Amar Opening | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Aug 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Alireza Firouzja?
In 107 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 44 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 33 wins, and they have drawn 30 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 107 games between them, from Jan 2020 to May 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (6 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.