Fabiano Caruana

Born on 30 July 1992 in Miami, Florida, to Italian-American parents.

Learned chess at age five and quickly showed exceptional talent; his family moved to Europe to support his chess development.

He was a protégé of the American chess scene and later the Italian and European circuits.

Attended school in the United States and later in Europe, but his chess career took precedence from a young age.

He was largely self-taught at the highest level, developing his game through intense study and competition.

One of the strongest players in the world from the 2010s to the present, ranked as high as No. 2 in the world.

Became a Grandmaster at age 14, one of the youngest in history.

Won the U.S. Championship in 2016, 2022, and 2023.

A World Championship Candidate on multiple occasions, reaching the final in 2018, where he lost to Magnus Carlsen in a tiebreak after a 6–6 draw.

Won the Chess World Cup in 2018.

Known for his universal style and exceptional opening preparation; he is one of the most feared opponents in the world.

He represents the United States after competing for Italy for several years.

Caruana's 2018 World Championship match against Carlsen was the first since 1990 to end in a 6–6 tie, with all classical games drawn before Carlsen won the rapid tiebreak.

He is known for his meticulous preparation and his ability to play any opening with equal skill.

His rivalry with Carlsen and other top players has produced some of the most fascinating chess of the modern era.

"I try to play the best moves, not the most beautiful ones."

Fabiano Caruana: 60 Memorable Games by Andrew Soltis — a collection of his finest games.

Caruana: Move by Move by Cyrus Lakdawala — a modern instructional work.