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Magnus Carlsen vs Alexey Sarana

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)

25
Carlsen wins
9
draws
7
Sarana wins
41
games

Magnus Carlsen and Alexey Sarana have played 41 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Carlsen leads 25 wins to 7, with 9 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsSarana
Carlsen with White241842
Sarana with White17755

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsSarana
Blitz382387
Classical2110
Rapid1100

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsSarana
D35Indian Defense4112
B50Sicilian4400
E73King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System2101
B40Sicilian2200
E43Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System2200
A84Horwitz Defense1100
A45London System1100
A13English Opening1001

Most recent 30 of 41 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Aug 2026Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue 4th Aug 2026
Jul 2026Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0English Opening1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026
Jun 2026Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2Indian DefenseTitled Tue 16th Jun 2026
Apr 2026Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2?Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A
Jan 2026Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen1-0Indian Defense1st 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0Sicilian1st 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana0-1English OpeningTitled Tue
Dec 2025Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0SicilianWorld Rapid 2025
Nov 2025Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0Indian Defense2nd 3-0 Thursday
Nov 2025Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0Sicilian: Najdorf1st 3-0 Thursday
Nov 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen1-0King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System1st 3-0 Thursday
Sep 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen1-0Queen's Gambit DeclinedTitled Tue
Aug 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn GameTitled Tue Early
Aug 2025Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana0-1CatalanTitled Tue Late
Aug 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Nimzowitsch DefenseTitled Tue Early
Jun 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen0-1King's Indian Defense: Averbakh SystemTitled Tue Early
Apr 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen0-1Horwitz DefenseTitled Tue Late
Mar 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Jan 2025Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Early
Nov 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0Queen's Gambit DeclinedTitled Tue Early
Oct 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseTitled Tue Late
Oct 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0London SystemTitled Tue Late
Sep 2024Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen1-0Indian DefenseTitled Tue Early
Aug 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2London SystemTitled Tue Late
Aug 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Aug 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0SicilianTitled Tue Late
Jul 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0Réti OpeningTitled Tue Late
May 2024Alexey SaranaMagnus Carlsen0-1King's Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Dec 2023Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0SicilianWch Blitz
Oct 2023Magnus CarlsenAlexey Sarana1-0SicilianTitled Tue Early
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Alexey Sarana?

In 41 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 25 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Alexey Sarana played each other?

Our database records 41 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Aug 2026.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Alexey Sarana play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Sicilian (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.