Magnus Carlsen vs Maksim Chigaev
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Maksim Chigaev (2648)
Magnus Carlsen and Maksim Chigaev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2022 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Carlsen leads 7 wins to 3, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Barnes Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Chigaev with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Barnes Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Maksim Chigaev?
In 11 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 7 wins, Maksim Chigaev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Maksim Chigaev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2022 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Maksim Chigaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Barnes Opening (1 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.