Fabiano Caruana vs Sergey Karjakin
Fabiano Caruana vs Sergey Karjakin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Fabiano Caruana and Sergey Karjakin?
Caruana faced Sergey Karjakin in the 2016 Candidates Tournament, where he placed second, showcasing the intense competition between top players in chess.
Fabiano Caruana
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2792 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2844 (October 2014)
- Current RankingNo. 2 (June 2026)
- Peak RankingNo. 2 (October 2014)
Top honours
- U.S. Chess ChampionFive-time champion
- Italian Chess ChampionFour-time champion (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011)
- Sinquefield CupWinner in 2014
- Candidates TournamentWinner in 2018
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Sergey Karjakin
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2764
- World Championships1 title
- Candidates Tournament1 title
Top honours
- World Rapid Chess ChampionWon in 2012
- Candidates TournamentWinner in 2016