Fabiano Caruana vs Praggnanandhaa R
Fabiano Caruana (34, GM, USA) and Praggnanandhaa R (21, GM, IND) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 11 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2788 and 2733, the Elo model gives Caruana a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2788 vs 2733 (Δ +55)
With Fabiano Caruana as white
51% Fabiano24% draw25% Praggnanandhaa
With Praggnanandhaa R as white
39% Fabiano29% draw33% Praggnanandhaa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fabiano Caruana | Praggnanandhaa R | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2788-5 | 2733-8 |
| Peak rating | 2844 · Oct 2014 | 2785 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #3 | #16 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,821 | 1,635 |
| Months active | 215 | 172 |
| % white wins | 45% | 51% |
| % black wins | 34% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2803 | 2731 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 214 | 231 |
Best Win
Fabiano Caruana
Praggnanandhaa R
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fabiano Caruana
Praggnanandhaa R