Fabiano Caruana vs Kirill Alekseenko
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Kirill Alekseenko (2656)
Fabiano Caruana and Kirill Alekseenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2020 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Caruana leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Alekseenko with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Kirill Alekseenko | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Feb 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 KO |
| Apr 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Candidates Tournament |
| Jul 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Candidates Tournament |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Kirill Alekseenko?
In 10 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, Kirill Alekseenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Kirill Alekseenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2020 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Kirill Alekseenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.