Magnus Carlsen vs Shant Sargsyan
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Shant Sargsyan (2646)
Magnus Carlsen and Shant Sargsyan have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2023 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 3, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Sargsyan with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shant Sargsyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Shant Sargsyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jun 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Shant Sargsyan?
In 13 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Shant Sargsyan has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Shant Sargsyan played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2023 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Shant Sargsyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.