Fabiano Caruana vs Levon Aronian
Fabiano Caruana (34, GM, USA) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 59 times in classical OTB. Caruana leads with 11 wins to 7, with 41 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at The American Cup 2026 - Open Playoffs drew. With current classical ratings of 2788 and 2724, 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: 2788 vs 2724 (Δ +64)
With Fabiano Caruana as white
52% Fabiano23% draw24% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
40% Fabiano28% draw32% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fabiano Caruana | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2788-5 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2844 · Oct 2014 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 22 | 32 |
| World rank now | #3 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,821 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 215 | 218 |
| % white wins | 45% | 39% |
| % black wins | 34% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2798 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 213 | 203 |
Best Win
Fabiano Caruana
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (151)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fabiano Caruana
Levon Aronian