Magnus Carlsen vs Baadur Jobava
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Magnus Carlsen and Baadur Jobava have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Carlsen leads 10 wins to 3, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Jobava with White | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | MrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd |
| Sep 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Mar 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Mar 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Dec 2016 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2015 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2010 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Olympiad-39 |
| Jan 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Corus B |
| Oct 2005 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Skanderborg Samba Cup-A 2nd |
| Jun 2005 | Baadur Jobava | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 6th ch-EU |
| Apr 2004 | Magnus Carlsen | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 6th Dubai Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Baadur Jobava?
In 18 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 10 wins, Baadur Jobava has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.