Magnus Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
15
Carlsen wins
16
draws
9
R wins
40
games
Magnus Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa R have played 40 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 15 wins to 9, with 16 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| R with White | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| Blitz | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 40 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Norway Chess 2026 | Open |
| May 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Norway Chess 2026 | Open |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| Mar 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Carr Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | London System | 12th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 12th Norway Chess |
| May 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | 12th Norway Chess |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Aug 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Catalan | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 40 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 15 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 9 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 40 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.