Fabiano Caruana vs Yangyi Yu
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Fabiano Caruana and Yangyi Yu have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Caruana leads 8 wins to 5, with 8 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Yu with White | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Feb 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Airthings Masters Div 2 w |
| Nov 2022 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2020 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Jan 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Norway Chess Armageddon 7th |
| Jun 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 7th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | 7th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Feb 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | London System | PRO League Stage |
| Aug 2013 | Yangyi Yu | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Yangyi Yu?
In 21 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 8 wins, Yangyi Yu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.