Magnus Carlsen vs Ivan Saric
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Saric have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2014 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 3, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Saric with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Iv Saric | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Iv Saric | 1-0 | London System | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Iv Saric | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Saric | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Ivan Saric | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Sep 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Saric | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Saric | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jan 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2014 | Ivan Saric | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Olympiad-41 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Saric?
In 15 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Ivan Saric has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2014 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.