Loek Van Wely vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2792)
Loek Van Wely and Fabiano Caruana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2009 and the most recent in Jan 2016. Wely leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Caruana with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Fabiano Caruana | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2015 | Loek Van Wely | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jun 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2013 | Loek Van Wely | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Aug 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Jan 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Aug 2009 | Fabiano Caruana | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Aug 2009 | Loek Van Wely | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Fabiano Caruana?
In 11 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 2 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2009 to Jan 2016.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.