Velimir Ivic vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Velimir Ivic (2600) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2792)
Velimir Ivic and Fabiano Caruana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Ivic leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivic | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivic with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Caruana with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivic | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivic | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Velimir Ivic | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Jan 2025 | Velimir Ivic | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| Nov 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Velimir Ivic and Fabiano Caruana?
In 10 recorded games, Velimir Ivic has 2 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Velimir Ivic and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Velimir Ivic and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.