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Fabiano Caruana vs Peter Svidler

GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)

12
Caruana wins
26
draws
8
Svidler wins
46
games

Fabiano Caruana and Peter Svidler have played 46 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2009 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Caruana leads 12 wins to 8, with 26 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCaruanaDrawsSvidler
Caruana with White238132
Svidler with White234136

Results by time format

FormatGamesCaruanaDrawsSvidler
Classical244182
Blitz16673
Rapid6213

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCaruanaDrawsSvidler
D70Indian Defense3120
C78Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense3030
D87Grünfeld Defense2110
C54Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo2101
A20English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2011
B42Sicilian2101
B48Sicilian: Taimanov2110
B30Sicilian: Closed1100

Most recent 30 of 46 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2026Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana0-1Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseFIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool A
Jun 2026Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1-0Sicilian: Four KnightsFIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10
Dec 2023Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1-0Sicilian: NajdorfWch Blitz
Nov 2021Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianLindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial
Nov 2021Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfLindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial
Aug 2021Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical Variation8th Sinquefield Cup
Aug 2021Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2021Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1-0Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2021Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Indian DefenseSaint Louis Rapid
Jun 2021Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana0-1Sicilian: ClosedParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1-0SicilianParis GCT Rapid
May 2021Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana0-1Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Oct 2020Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationChess24 October Blitz
Oct 2020Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianChess24 October Blitz
Apr 2020Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open
Apr 2019Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Sicilian: Sveshnikov6th Grenke Chess Classic
Jan 2018Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed80th Tata Steel Masters
Aug 2017Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianSinquefield Cup 5th
Aug 2016Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense4th Sinquefield Cup
Mar 2016Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedCandidates Tournament
Mar 2016Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2English OpeningCandidates Tournament
May 2015Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox DefenseKhanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP
Oct 2014Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1-0Indian DefenseBaku FIDE GP
Sep 2014Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1/2-1/2Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense30th EU-Cup
Jun 2014Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Réti Opening8th Wch Blitz
Jun 2014Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1-0SicilianWch Rapid
Jun 2014Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1-0Sicilian: Taimanov2nd Norway Chess
Jun 2014Peter SvidlerFabiano Caruana1-0English Opening: SymmetricalNorway Chess Blitz 2nd
Oct 2013Fabiano CaruanaPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: Taimanov29th EU-Cup
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Peter Svidler?

In 46 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 12 wins, Peter Svidler has 8 wins, and they have drawn 26 times.

How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Peter Svidler played each other?

Our database records 46 games between them, from Aug 2009 to Jun 2026.

What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Peter Svidler play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.