Magnus Carlsen vs Rudik Makarian
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Magnus Carlsen and Rudik Makarian have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Carlsen leads 15 wins to 2, with 2 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Makarian with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Ware Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Amar Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Mikenas Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Rudik Makarian?
In 19 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 15 wins, Rudik Makarian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Sep 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Kadas Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.