Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
39
Carlsen wins
25
draws
18
Lazavik wins
82
games
Magnus Carlsen and Denis Lazavik have played 82 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Carlsen leads 39 wins to 18, with 25 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 35 | 22 | 6 | 7 |
| Lazavik with White | 47 | 17 | 19 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 66 | 32 | 17 | 17 |
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 82 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | London System | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | London System | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Denis Lazavik?
In 82 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 39 wins, Denis Lazavik has 18 wins, and they have drawn 25 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 82 games between them, from Oct 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.