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Fabiano Caruana vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)

13
Caruana wins
46
draws
19
Nepomniachtchi wins
78
games

Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 78 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Caruana leads 13 wins to 19 - trailing overall, with 46 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCaruanaDrawsNepomniachtchi
Caruana with White418267
Nepomniachtchi with White3752012

Results by time format

FormatGamesCaruanaDrawsNepomniachtchi
Blitz4692116
Classical192161
Rapid13292

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCaruanaDrawsNepomniachtchi
C42Petrov's Defense4031
C02French: Advance Variation4130
C47Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation4040
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian3111
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2101
B52Sicilian: Moscow Variation2101
A07Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto2020
B07Pirc Defense2002

Most recent 30 of 78 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianWorld Blitz 2024
Aug 2024Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana0-1Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon11th Sinquefield Cup
Aug 2024Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Indian DefenseSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2024Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2024Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Réti Opening: Keres VariationSaint Louis Rapid
Jul 2024Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationCrunchLab Masters PlayIn
Jul 2024Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana0-1Center GameZagreb Superbet Blitz
Jul 2024Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Indian DefenseZagreb Superbet Blitz
Jul 2024Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseZagreb Superbet Rapid
Jul 2024Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Indian DefenseBucharest Superbet Classic 4th
Apr 2024Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Indian DefenseCandidates Tournament
Apr 2024Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Scotch VariationCandidates Tournament
Nov 2023Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System10th Sinquefield Cup
Nov 2023Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianSaint Louis Blitz
Nov 2023Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1-0Sicilian: Moscow VariationSaint Louis Blitz
Nov 2023Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianSaint Louis Rapid
Jul 2023Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-IndianJulius Baer Play In
Jul 2023Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2CatalanZagreb SuperUnited Blitz
Jul 2023Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemZagreb SuperUnited Blitz
Jul 2023Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2French: Advance VariationZagreb SuperUnited Rapid
May 2023Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Indian Defense3rd Bucharest Superbet Classic
Feb 2023Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Scotch VariationAirthings Masters Play In
Sep 2022Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Sicilian: Four Knights9th Sinquefield Cup
Aug 2022Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2King's GambitSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2022Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2022Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemSaint Louis Rapid
Aug 2022Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi0-1CatalanChess.com Rapid Winners
Aug 2022Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationChess.com Rapid Winners
Jun 2022Fabiano CaruanaIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseCandidates Tournament
Jun 2022Ian NepomniachtchiFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoCandidates Tournament
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi?

In 78 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 13 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 19 wins, and they have drawn 46 times.

How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?

Our database records 78 games between them, from May 2006 to Dec 2024.

What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.