Fabiano Caruana vs Renato Terry
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · IM Renato Terry (2508)
Fabiano Caruana and Renato Terry have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Caruana leads 5 wins to 4, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 61 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Terry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Terry with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Terry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Terry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Renato Terry | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | R Terry | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Renato Terry | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2018 | Renato Terry | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Renato Terry?
In 12 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 5 wins, Renato Terry has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Renato Terry played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2018 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Renato Terry play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.