Magnus Carlsen vs A.R. Saleh Salem
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640)
Magnus Carlsen and A.R. Saleh Salem have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 14 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Salem with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Blitz | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | AR Salem | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | AR Salem | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Italian Game | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Italian Game | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Italian Game | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Jun 2021 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| Dec 2019 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Dec 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and A.R. Saleh Salem?
In 15 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 14 wins, A.R. Saleh Salem has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and A.R. Saleh Salem played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and A.R. Saleh Salem play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.