Fabiano Caruana vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Fabiano Caruana and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2009 and the most recent in Apr 2019. Caruana leads 6 wins to 2, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Naiditsch with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Catalan | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jul 2015 | Fabiano Caruana | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Catalan | Dortmund SuperGM 43rd |
| Feb 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Grenke Chess Classic 3rd |
| Jul 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Jan 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 41st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Feb 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jul 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 40th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Oct 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 17th chT-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 12 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2009 to Apr 2019.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.