Fabiano Caruana vs Volodar Murzin
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Fabiano Caruana and Volodar Murzin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 8 wins to 3, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Murzin with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | World Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Volodar Murzin?
In 12 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 8 wins, Volodar Murzin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.