Fabiano Caruana vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
18
Caruana wins
32
draws
29
Mamedyarov wins
79
games
Fabiano Caruana and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 79 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2010 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Caruana leads 18 wins to 29 - trailing overall, with 32 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 41 | 11 | 12 | 18 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 38 | 7 | 20 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 |
| Classical | 32 | 6 | 20 | 6 |
| Rapid | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 79 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian | AI Cup Play In Match |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | AI Cup Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11th Norway Chess |
| May 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Catalan | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| May 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Jan 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| Dec 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | English Opening | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Sep 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Bundesliga 1920 final |
| Mar 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | PRO League KO Stage |
| Nov 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Bucharest Superbet blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Bucharest Superbet blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Bucharest Superbet Rapid |
| Aug 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Saint Louis Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 79 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 18 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 29 wins, and they have drawn 32 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 79 games between them, from Oct 2010 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.