Magnus Carlsen vs Reza Mahdavi
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · IM Reza Mahdavi (2485)
Magnus Carlsen and Reza Mahdavi have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Carlsen leads 10 wins to 1, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mahdavi with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Philidor | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Reza Mahdavi | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Reza Mahdavi?
In 12 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 10 wins, Reza Mahdavi has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Reza Mahdavi played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2023 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Reza Mahdavi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.