Wesley So vs Fabiano Caruana
Wesley So vs Fabiano Caruana: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana?
Fabiano Caruana is another notable rival of Wesley So, particularly during the 2018 World Chess Championship cycle. Their matches have been pivotal in the elite chess scene, often influencing rankings and title pursuits.
Wesley So
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2753 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2822 (February 2017)
- RankingNo. 9 (June 2026)
- Peak RankingNo. 2 (March 2017)
- Total Prize Money$900,411.64
Top honours
- U.S. Chess ChampionThree-time champion
- World Fischer Random Chess ChampionInaugural champion in 2019
- Philippine Chess ChampionThree-time champion
- Gold MedalTeam and individual gold at the 42nd Chess Olympiad
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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