Fabiano Caruana vs Artin Ashraf
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · FM Artin Ashraf (2470)
Fabiano Caruana and Artin Ashraf have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2023 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 7 wins to 5, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ashraf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Ashraf with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ashraf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| unknown | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ashraf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ashraf,Artin | Caruana,F | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Ashraf,Artin | Caruana,F | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | Ashraf,Artin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Caruana,F | Ashraf,Artin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Artin Ashraf | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Artin Ashraf | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Artin Ashraf | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Artin Ashraf | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Artin Ashraf | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2024 | Artin Ashraf | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Artin Ashraf | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Artin Ashraf | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Artin Ashraf | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Artin Ashraf?
In 13 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 7 wins, Artin Ashraf has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Artin Ashraf played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2023 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Artin Ashraf play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.