Fabiano Caruana vs Ivan Cheparinov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631)
Fabiano Caruana and Ivan Cheparinov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Caruana leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cheparinov with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | World Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-45 |
| Mar 2022 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2012 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jun 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 4th Villafranca |
| Oct 2009 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17th chT-EU |
| Jun 2009 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Zafra Ruy Lopez |
| Oct 2008 | Ivan Cheparinov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Cap d'Agde CCAS Gp A |
| Apr 2006 | Fabiano Caruana | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 5th Dos Hermanas Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Ivan Cheparinov?
In 11 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 4 wins, Ivan Cheparinov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Ivan Cheparinov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2006 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Ivan Cheparinov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.