Fabiano Caruana

Fabiano Caruana is an American professional chess player, born on July 30, 1992, in Miami, Florida. He is widely recognized as one of the most formidable chess players of the contemporary era. Caruana began his professional career playing under the Italian flag before switching to the United States in 2015.

Caruana is known for his deep understanding of the game, precise calculation, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, such as being the third highest rated player in the history of chess.

Off the board, Caruana is also recognized for his contributions to promoting chess, inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Caruana moved to Brooklyn, New York, as a child and received his early chess training at the Brooklyn Chess Club. He became a Grandmaster at the age of 14 years, 11 months, and 20 days, making him the youngest Grandmaster in the history of both Italy and the United States at the time.

Playing for Italy

• In 2005, Caruana started playing under the Italian flag. He won various championships and tournaments representing Italy, including the Italian Championship in 2007, 2008, and 2010.

Switch to United States

• Caruana returned to the United States federation in 2015. He won the US Championship in 2016, and has since been a key player for the United States in various team competitions, including the Chess Olympiad.

World Championship Challenger

• In 2018, Caruana won the Candidates Tournament, thereby earning the right to challenge Magnus Carlsen for the World Chess Championship. He came very close to winning the title, but ultimately lost in the rapid tiebreak games.

United States National Team

• Debut: Caruana started representing the United States in 2015.

Team Achievements:

• Chess Olympiad: Gold medal in 2016.
• World Team Chess Championship: Gold medal in 2017.
• Caruana is considered one of the main pillars of the United States chess team, consistently delivering strong performances.

• Playing Style: Caruana's style is characterized by deep understanding of the game, precise calculation, and versatility. He is adept at both tactical and positional play, and is known for his meticulous preparation and opening knowledge.

• Family: Caruana is known to be private about his personal life. His family has been supportive of his chess career, moving to Europe to provide better training opportunities when he was young.
• Public Engagement: Caruana is active in promoting chess, participating in various events and activities to popularize the game, especially among the youth.

• Fabiano Caruana is celebrated not only for his exceptional talent and numerous records but also for his work ethic, determination, and contributions to chess. His impact on the game and his status as an icon extend beyond the board, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Highest FIDE Rating:

• Peak rating of 2844 in October 2014, the third highest rating in history.

Winner of Numerous Major Tournaments:

• Includes Sinquefield Cup, London Chess Classic, and Grenke Chess Classic among others.

US Chess Champion:

• Winner in 2016.

Books

• Donaldson, J. (2019) Caruana: Move by Move. London: Everyman Chess.
• Caruana, F. (2018) Fabiano Caruana: His Most Instructive Games. London: Chess Informant.

Websites

• FIDE: Information about Fabiano Caruana's international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fide.com
• Chess.com: Details about Caruana's career and performance. Available at: https://www.chess.com

Articles

• ChessBase: Fabiano Caruana's career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.chessbase.com

Interviews and Documentaries

• The Grandmaster: Directed by Benjamin Ree. This documentary provides a detailed look at Caruana's life and career, featuring interviews with him and his colleagues.