Zbigniew Pakleza vs Fabiano Caruana
GM Zbigniew Pakleza (2490) · GM Fabiano Caruana (2783)
Zbigniew Pakleza and Fabiano Caruana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Pakleza leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakleza with White | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Caruana with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Caruana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue 22nd Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | 2nd 3-0 Thu 10th Sep 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Zbigniew Pakleza and Fabiano Caruana?
In 11 recorded games, Zbigniew Pakleza has 0 wins, Fabiano Caruana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Zbigniew Pakleza and Fabiano Caruana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2022 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Zbigniew Pakleza and Fabiano Caruana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.