Fabiano Caruana vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Fabiano Caruana and Pavel Eljanov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Caruana leads 14 wins to 6, with 2 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Eljanov with White | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | London System | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | London System | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Jul 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Dortmund NC World Masters |
| Jun 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dortmund NC World Masters |
| Mar 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | PRO League Stage |
| Mar 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
| Sep 2016 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-42 |
| May 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Gashimov Memorial |
| Jan 2016 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jun 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2011 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2011 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Pavel Eljanov?
In 22 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 14 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.