Fabiano Caruana vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Fabiano Caruana and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 6 wins to 4, with 9 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Creator Invitational |
| Jul 2026 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Rapid |
| Dec 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Vasyl Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Blitz 2024 |
| Jan 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Paris FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS 20th |
| Nov 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bucharest Kings 6th |
| Nov 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bucharest Kings 6th |
| Jan 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 54th Reggio Emilia |
| Dec 2011 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 54th Reggio Emilia |
| Feb 2011 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9th Gibraltar Masters |
| Dec 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 53rd Reggio Emilia |
| Jan 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Jul 2009 | Fabiano Caruana | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 42nd Biel GM |
| Jul 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 42nd Biel GM |
| Oct 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Cap d'Agde CCAS Gp A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 19 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.