As the runner-up of the 2018 World Championship, Caruana automatically qualified for the...

As the runner-up of the 2018 World Championship, Caruana automatically qualified for the 2020 Candidates Tournament, which began 17 March 2020.
About Fabiano Caruana
Fabiano Caruana is a prominent Italian-American chess grandmaster renowned for his exceptional skill and strategic depth in the game. With a peak FIDE rating of 2844, he is recognized as one of the strongest chess players in history, having made significant contributions to the sport and achieved numerous accolades throughout his career.
- Nationality: Italy
- Born: July 30, 1992
- FIDE Rating: 2792 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating: 2844 (October 2014)
- Current Ranking: No. 2 (June 2026)