Fabiano Caruana vs Narayanan S L
GM Fabiano Caruana (2783) · GM Narayanan S L (2561)
Fabiano Caruana and Narayanan S L have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Caruana leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| L with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Narayanan S L | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1st 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Narayanan S L | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Mar 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Narayanan S L | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Narayanan S L | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Narayanan S L | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2020 | Narayanan S L | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | PRO League KO Stage |
| Oct 2016 | Narayanan S L | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Narayanan S L?
In 10 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, Narayanan S L has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Narayanan S L played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Narayanan S L play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.