Fabiano Caruana vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Fabiano Caruana and Erigaisi Arjun have played 47 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Caruana leads 20 wins to 16, with 11 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
| Arjun with White | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 40 | 16 | 9 | 15 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 47 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Saragossa Opening | Checkmate: USA vs India |
| Aug 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13th Norway Chess |
| May 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 13th Norway Chess |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 87th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | World Blitz 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | PRO League Prelim |
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 47 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 20 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 16 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 47 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.