Fabiano Caruana vs Vasif Durarbayli
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
Fabiano Caruana and Vasif Durarbayli have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 5 wins to 5, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 62 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Durarbayli with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Catalan | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Creator Invitational |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Catalan | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Rapid |
| Mar 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | American Cup Blitz 2026 |
| Dec 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Italian Game | World Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Jun 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | American Cup Blitz |
| Feb 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Vasif Durarbayli | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Las Vegas Millionaire Open |
Interactive board, all 16 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 16 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 5 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Vienna Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.