Fabiano Caruana vs Sina Movahed
GM Fabiano Caruana (2783) · GM Sina Movahed (2576)
Fabiano Caruana and Sina Movahed have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Caruana leads 7 wins to 4, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Movahed with White | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Sina Movahed | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Catalan | 3rd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Sina Movahed | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 13th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Sina Movahed | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue 22nd Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Sina Movahed | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue 1st Sep 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Sina Movahed | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Feb 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Sina Movahed | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2023 | Sina Movahed | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Sina Movahed | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Sina Movahed | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Sina Movahed?
In 12 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 7 wins, Sina Movahed has 4 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Sina Movahed played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Sina Movahed play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.