Fabiano Caruana vs Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (2533)
Fabiano Caruana and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Caruana leads 8 wins to 1, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Jerez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerez with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Jerez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Jerez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A08 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool A |
| Feb 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | JC Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | JC Ibarra Jerez | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | JC Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | JC Ibarra Jerez | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | PRO League Prelim |
| Apr 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez?
In 11 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 8 wins, Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.