Fabiano Caruana vs Evgeny Alekseev
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500)
Fabiano Caruana and Evgeny Alekseev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2009 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Caruana leads 1 wins to 0, with 9 draws (10% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Alekseev with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 26th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2010 | Evgeny Alekseev | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Fabiano Caruana | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Fabiano Caruana | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2009 | Fabiano Caruana | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 42nd Biel GM |
| Jul 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | 42nd Biel GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Evgeny Alekseev?
In 10 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 1 wins, Evgeny Alekseev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Evgeny Alekseev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2009 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Evgeny Alekseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.