Fabiano Caruana vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Fabiano Caruana and Varuzhan Akobian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Caruana leads 9 wins to 1, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Akobian with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2019 | Varuzhan Akobian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | ch-USA 63rd |
| Apr 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Oct 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
| Apr 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Mar 2017 | Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | PRO League KO Stage |
| Feb 2017 | Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 15th Gibraltar Masters |
| Apr 2016 | Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | ch-USA |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 11 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 9 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2016 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.