Fabiano Caruana vs Levon Aronian
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Levon Aronian (2721)
43
Caruana wins
86
draws
48
Aronian wins
177
games
Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian have played 177 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2008 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Caruana leads 43 wins to 48 - trailing overall, with 86 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 87 | 24 | 44 | 19 |
| Aronian with White | 90 | 19 | 42 | 29 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 94 | 24 | 48 | 22 |
| Blitz | 57 | 15 | 26 | 16 |
| Rapid | 26 | 4 | 12 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 177 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | GCT: Sinquefield Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Vienna Game | GCT: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game | GCT: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Aronian,L | Caruana,F | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | GCT: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 | Rapid |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | American Cup 2026 | Open | Elimination Final |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | American Cup 2026 | Open | Elimination Final |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | American Cup 2026 | Open | Elimination Final |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | American Cup 2026 | Open | Elimination Final |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | American Cup Elimination |
| Feb 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Round-Robin |
| Oct 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-USA 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | GCT Finals |
| Sep 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | GCT Finals |
| Aug 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Mar 2025 | Levon Aronian | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening | American Cup Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian?
In 177 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 43 wins, Levon Aronian has 48 wins, and they have drawn 86 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 177 games between them, from Nov 2008 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.