Fabiano Caruana vs Anton Demchenko
GM Fabiano Caruana (2783) · GM Anton Demchenko (2579)
Fabiano Caruana and Anton Demchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Caruana leads 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Old Indian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Demchenko with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 3rd Sep 2026 |
| May 2026 | Anton Demchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Old Indian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 KO |
| Mar 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Anton Demchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 7 wins, Anton Demchenko has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Anton Demchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Anton Demchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Old Indian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.