Magnus Carlsen vs Aryan Tari
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Aryan Tari (2641)
Magnus Carlsen and Aryan Tari have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Carlsen leads 16 wins to 2, with 8 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Tari with White | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | A Tari | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | A Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | A Tari | 1-0 | Réti Opening | World Rapid 2024 |
| Jun 2024 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2023 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | 11th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2023 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11th Norway Chess |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Jun 2022 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Owen Defense | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2022 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| May 2022 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Sep 2021 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9th Norway Chess |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 9th Norway Chess |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | Italian Game | 9th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jul 2021 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2021 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Jan 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Aryan Tari | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8th Norway Chess |
| Oct 2020 | Aryan Tari | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | 8th Norway Chess |
Interactive board, all 26 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Aryan Tari?
In 26 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 16 wins, Aryan Tari has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Aryan Tari played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Aryan Tari play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.