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Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719)

66
Carlsen wins
82
draws
27
Nepomniachtchi wins
175
games

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 175 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2002 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Carlsen leads 66 wins to 27, with 82 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsNepomniachtchi
Carlsen with White87363615
Nepomniachtchi with White88304612

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsNepomniachtchi
Blitz128525521
Rapid249132
Classical235144

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsNepomniachtchi
C42Petrov's Defense7250
B90Sicilian: Najdorf6411
E05Catalan5122
B51Sicilian: Moscow Variation4130
B33Sicilian: Sveshnikov4130
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian4211
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo4040
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian4121

Most recent 30 of 175 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Sep 2026Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi0-1CatalanTech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Finals
Sep 2026Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoTech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Finals
Sep 2026Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoTech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage
Sep 2026Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoTech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage
Aug 2025Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Nimzo-Larsen AttackTitled Tue Early
Jan 2025Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen0-1Modern DefenseTitled Tue Late
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: RossolimoWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Italian GameWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Sicilian: AlapinWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2London SystemWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi0-1French: Classical VariationWorld Blitz Final KO 2024
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseWorld Blitz 2024
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen0-1Italian Game: Classical VariationCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: AlapinCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1-0French: Classical VariationCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Indian DefenseCCT Final KO
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Italian GameCCT Final RR
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Petrov's DefenseCCT Final RR
Nov 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Nimzo-Indian DefenseTitled Tue Early
Nov 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2SicilianTitled Tue Early
Nov 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2SicilianTitled Tue Early
Sep 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2SicilianJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2SicilianJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2CatalanJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Ian NepomniachtchiMagnus Carlsen1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianTitled Tue Early
Jul 2024Magnus CarlsenIan Nepomniachtchi0-1CatalanCrunchLab Masters Div 1 L
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi?

In 175 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 66 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 27 wins, and they have drawn 82 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?

Our database records 175 games between them, from Oct 2002 to Sep 2026.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (7 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.