Fabiano Caruana vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2680)
Fabiano Caruana and Andrey Esipenko have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 5 wins to 5, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Esipenko with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | World Rapid 2025 |
| Mar 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Chessable Masters Losers |
| Feb 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Losers |
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Rapid 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Oct 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Andrey Esipenko?
In 18 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 5 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.