Fabiano Caruana vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Fabiano Caruana and Maxim Matlakov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Caruana leads 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Matlakov with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Losers |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chess.com Rapid Losers |
| Jul 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 80th Tata Steel Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Maxim Matlakov?
In 12 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 5 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.