Fabiano Caruana vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2762)
Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Abdusattorov have played 70 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 28 wins to 27, with 15 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Abdusattorov with White | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 |
| Rapid | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| unknown | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Most recent 30 of 70 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Abdusattorov,Nodirbek | Caruana,F | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | Abdusattorov,Nodirbek | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Abdusattorov,Nodirbek | Caruana,F | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WR Rapid Miami 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Colle System | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Sicilian | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| May 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 87th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Italian Game | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bucharest Superbet Classic 4th |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | CCT Final Survival Winner |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CCT Final Survival Winner |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | CCT Final Survival Winner |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Italian Game | CCT Final Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CCT Final Playoff |
| Sep 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Chess.com Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In 70 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 28 wins, Nodirbek Abdusattorov has 27 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Abdusattorov played each other?
Our database records 70 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Abdusattorov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games), followed by the London System (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.