Fabiano Caruana vs Javokhir Sindarov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777)
Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2023 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Caruana leads 3 wins to 3, with 14 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Sindarov with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Saint Louis Rapid 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | GCT: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 | Rapid |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | WR Rapid Miami 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| May 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| May 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Round-Robin |
| Sep 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | FIDE Grand Swiss |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov?
In 20 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 3 wins, Javokhir Sindarov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2023 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.