Magnus Carlsen vs Samuel Sevian
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Samuel Sevian (2701)
Magnus Carlsen and Samuel Sevian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2017 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Carlsen leads 10 wins to 1, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Sevian with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | World Blitz 2024 |
| Mar 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | PRO League Prelim |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Catalan | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| May 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Samuel Sevian?
In 15 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 10 wins, Samuel Sevian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Samuel Sevian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from May 2017 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Samuel Sevian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.