Fabiano Caruana vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Fabiano Caruana and Matthias Bluebaum have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Caruana leads 15 wins to 6, with 6 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Bluebaum with White | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Colle System | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Jan 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | PRO League Prelim |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Sep 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Apr 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 27 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 15 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.