Fabiano Caruana vs Rudik Makarian
GM Fabiano Caruana (2783) · GM Rudik Makarian (2544)
Fabiano Caruana and Rudik Makarian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2022 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Caruana leads 10 wins to 0, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Makarian with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 29th Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2nd 3-0 Thu 10th Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue 8th Sep 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Rudik Makarian?
In 11 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 10 wins, Rudik Makarian has 0 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.