Fabiano Caruana vs Gukesh D
Fabiano Caruana (34, GM, USA) and Gukesh D (20, GM, IND) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 9 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Global Chess League 2025 - League Stage saw D prevail. With current classical ratings of 2792 and 2732, the Elo model gives Caruana a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2792 vs 2732 (Δ +60)
With Fabiano Caruana as white
52% Fabiano24% draw25% Gukesh
With Gukesh D as white
40% Fabiano28% draw32% Gukesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fabiano Caruana | Gukesh D | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2792+4 | 2732 |
| Peak rating | 2844 · Oct 2014 | 2794 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #2 | #18 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,830 | 1,709 |
| Months active | 216 | 155 |
| % white wins | 45% | 52% |
| % black wins | 34% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2790 | 2696 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 217 | 183 |
Best Win
Fabiano Caruana
Gukesh D
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fabiano Caruana
Gukesh D