Fabiano Caruana vs Rasmus Svane
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Rasmus Svane (2624)
Fabiano Caruana and Rasmus Svane have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Caruana leads 8 wins to 4, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Svane with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Rasmus Svane | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Rasmus Svane | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | R Svane | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | R Svane | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | R Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | R Svane | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Rasmus Svane | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Rasmus Svane | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Rasmus Svane | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Chimer System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Rasmus Svane | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | London System | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Rasmus Svane?
In 16 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 8 wins, Rasmus Svane has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Rasmus Svane played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Rasmus Svane play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Chimer System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.