Fabiano Caruana vs Rauf Mamedov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Rauf Mamedov (2639)
Fabiano Caruana and Rauf Mamedov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Caruana leads 6 wins to 2, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Mamedov with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Rauf Mamedov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Vienna Game | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Julius Baer Play In |
| Dec 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| Dec 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Philidor | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| May 2016 | Rauf Mamedov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3rd Gashimov Memorial |
| Sep 2015 | Fabiano Caruana | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Rauf Mamedov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2015 | Rauf Mamedov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Gashimov Memorial |
| Mar 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13th EU-ch |
| Nov 2010 | Rauf Mamedov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Rauf Mamedov?
In 14 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, Rauf Mamedov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Rauf Mamedov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Rauf Mamedov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.