Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
47
Carlsen wins
35
draws
14
Mamedyarov wins
96
games
Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 96 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Carlsen leads 47 wins to 14, with 35 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 48 | 29 | 17 | 2 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 48 | 18 | 18 | 12 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 42 | 25 | 12 | 5 |
| Classical | 30 | 9 | 19 | 2 |
| Rapid | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 96 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | World Blitz 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Mar 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th Norway Chess |
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Apr 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Feb 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Jan 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Catalan | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Meltwater Tour Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 96 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 47 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 14 wins, and they have drawn 35 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 96 games between them, from Jan 2005 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.