Fabiano Caruana vs Maksim Chigaev
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Maksim Chigaev (2648)
Fabiano Caruana and Maksim Chigaev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Caruana leads 8 wins to 3, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Chigaev with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Grand Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Maksim Chigaev?
In 13 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 8 wins, Maksim Chigaev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Maksim Chigaev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Maksim Chigaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.