Magnus Carlsen vs Ivan Cheparinov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631)
Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Cheparinov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Carlsen leads 14 wins to 2, with 4 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Cheparinov with White | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | English Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Baku FIDE GP |
| Dec 2007 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Jan 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Corus B |
| Dec 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jan 2005 | Ivan Cheparinov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Corus B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Cheparinov?
In 20 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 14 wins, Ivan Cheparinov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Cheparinov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 2005 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Cheparinov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.