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Fabiano Caruana vs Levon Aronian

GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

41
Caruana wins
82
draws
44
Aronian wins
167
games

Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian have played 167 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2008 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Caruana leads 41 wins to 44 - trailing overall, with 82 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCaruanaDrawsAronian
Caruana with White82224317
Aronian with White85193927

Results by time format

FormatGamesCaruanaDrawsAronian
Classical88224620
Blitz55152614
Rapid2441010

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCaruanaDrawsAronian
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense12363
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense9171
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian4112
C54Italian Game: Classical Variation3012
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo3111
C50Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo3030
A34English Opening: Symmetrical3012
C11French: Classical Variation3030

Most recent 30 of 167 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Mar 2026Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian0-1Indian DefenseAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2026Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1-0Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2026Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1-0Sicilian: RossolimoAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2026Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoAmerican Cup Elimination
Oct 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Opench-USA 2025
Oct 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian0-1CatalanTitled Tue
Sep 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Pirc DefenseGCT Finals
Sep 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Averbakh SystemGCT Finals
Sep 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Petrosian VariationGCT Finals
Sep 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoGCT Finals
Sep 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana0-1English OpeningGCT Finals
Sep 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoGCT Finals
Sep 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2English OpeningGCT Finals
Sep 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2French: Classical VariationGCT Finals
Aug 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2French: Classical Variation12th Sinquefield Cup
Aug 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian0-1Queen's Indian DefenseSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1-0King's Pawn Game: Tayler OpeningSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1-0Indian DefenseSaint Louis Rapid
May 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseSuperbet ROM Classic
Mar 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1-0English OpeningAmerican Cup Blitz
Mar 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1-0Sicilian: RossolimoAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1-0Pirc Defense: Lion SystemAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1-0Italian GameAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1-0Italian GameAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1-0Colle SystemAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana0-1Colle SystemAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Pirc DefenseAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Levon AronianFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseAmerican Cup Championship
Dec 2024Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Scotch VariationWorld Blitz 2024
Oct 2024Fabiano CaruanaLevon Aronian1/2-1/2French: Classical Variationch-USA 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian?

In 167 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 41 wins, Levon Aronian has 44 wins, and they have drawn 82 times.

How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 167 games between them, from Nov 2008 to Mar 2026.

What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.