Magnus Carlsen vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Magnus Carlsen and Grigoriy Oparin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Carlsen leads 14 wins to 1, with 1 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Oparin with White | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | G Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | G Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | G Oparin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | G Oparin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 16 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 14 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Kadas Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.