Fabiano Caruana vs Nodirbek Yakubboev
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (2685)
Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Yakubboev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 61 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Yakubboev with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| unknown | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | Caruana,F | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | WR Rapid Miami 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Caruana,F | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Yakubboev?
In 10 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, Nodirbek Yakubboev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Yakubboev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2023 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Yakubboev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.