Magnus Carlsen vs Haik M. Martirosyan
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Haik M. Martirosyan (2669)
Magnus Carlsen and Haik M. Martirosyan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Nov 2026. Carlsen leads 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Martirosyan with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot 2026 | Blitz Tiebreak |
| Jun 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Haik M. Martirosyan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Haik M. Martirosyan?
In 10 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 3 wins, Haik M. Martirosyan has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Haik M. Martirosyan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Nov 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Haik M. Martirosyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.