Magnus Carlsen vs Narayanan S L
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Narayanan S L (2581)
Magnus Carlsen and Narayanan S L have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 1, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| L with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Narayanan S L | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Narayanan S L | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Narayanan S L?
In 12 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Narayanan S L has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Narayanan S L played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Narayanan S L play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.