Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Rauf Mamedov (2639)
22
Carlsen wins
5
draws
6
Mamedov wins
33
games
Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Carlsen leads 22 wins to 6, with 5 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Mamedov with White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 27 | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | PRO League Prelim |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | MrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd |
| Oct 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Borg Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Italian Game | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Katara Bullet Final |
| Feb 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Dec 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2018 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 5th Gashimov Memorial |
| Feb 2018 | Rauf Mamedov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd Gashimov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov?
In 33 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 22 wins, Rauf Mamedov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.