Fabiano Caruana vs Matvey Galchenko
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Fabiano Caruana and Matvey Galchenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Caruana leads 8 wins to 3, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Galchenko with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Bird's opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Bird's opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Matvey Galchenko?
In 12 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 8 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.