Magnus Carlsen vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Magnus Carlsen and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2023 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Carlsen leads 8 wins to 2, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A51 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W |
| Aug 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W |
| Aug 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Mikenas Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 12 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 8 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2023 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.