Fabiano Caruana vs Samuel Sevian
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Samuel Sevian (2701)
Fabiano Caruana and Samuel Sevian have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 10 wins to 5, with 14 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Sevian with White | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz |
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-USA 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Feb 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Oct 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA 2024 |
| May 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Nov 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | AI Cup Play In |
| Mar 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Blitz |
| Oct 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-USA |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | London System | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | USA-ch playoff rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Oct 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Mar 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-USA 63rd |
| Feb 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Catalan | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Samuel Sevian?
In 29 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 10 wins, Samuel Sevian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Samuel Sevian played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Feb 2019 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Samuel Sevian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.