Fabiano Caruana vs Wesley So
Two greats, side by side: honours, records, money and the numbers that define them.
| Chess | Sport | Chess |
| Italy | Nationality | Philippines |
| July 30, 1992 | Born | October 9, 1993 |
| 1.68 m / 5 ft 6 in | Height | - |
| 4 | Major honours | 4 |
| 2 | Records | 2 |
Career Numbers
| 2792 (June 2026) | FIDE Rating | 2,765 |
| 2844 (October 2014) | Peak Rating | 2822 (February 2017) |
| No. 2 (June 2026) | Current Ranking | - |
| No. 2 (October 2014) | Peak Ranking | No. 2 (March 2017) |
| - | Ranking | No. 9 (June 2026) |
| - | Total Prize Money | $900,411.64 |
Honours Side by Side
Fabiano Caruana (4)
- U.S. Chess Champion
- Italian Chess Champion
- Sinquefield Cup
- Candidates Tournament
Wesley So (4)
- U.S. Chess Champion
- World Fischer Random Chess Champion
- Philippine Chess Champion
- Gold Medal
The Case for Each
Fabiano Caruana brings the heavier trophy cabinet: 4 documented honours against 4 for Wesley So. Silverware is not the whole story, but it is the first line of any chess argument.
On records, Fabiano Caruana holds 2 documented marks. Records show peaks; honours show sustained dominance. The two lists rarely agree on a winner.
Fabiano Caruana is the senior figure by roughly 1 year, which frames the comparison: one career is closer to its final shape, the other still has chapters to write.
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