Magnus Carlsen vs David Paravyan
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM David Paravyan (2597)
Magnus Carlsen and David Paravyan have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Carlsen leads 10 wins to 3, with 2 draws (87% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Kadas Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Paravyan with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | David Paravyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and David Paravyan?
In 15 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 10 wins, David Paravyan has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Kadas Opening (1 games), followed by the Orangutan opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.