Fabiano Caruana vs Aram Hakobyan
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Aram Hakobyan (2638)
Fabiano Caruana and Aram Hakobyan have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Caruana leads 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Hakobyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Hakobyan with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Hakobyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Hakobyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Masters |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Mar 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Aram Hakobyan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | American Cup Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Aram Hakobyan?
In 12 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 4 wins, Aram Hakobyan has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Aram Hakobyan played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2023 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Aram Hakobyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.