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Magnus Carlsen vs Shant Sargsyan

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Shant Sargsyan (2646)

9
Carlsen wins
1
draws
3
Sargsyan wins
13
games

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

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsSargsyan
Carlsen with White7610
Sargsyan with White6303

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsSargsyan
Blitz11812
Rapid2101

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsSargsyan
A20English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2101
A36English Opening: Symmetrical1001
A49King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation1100
B00Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation1100
B06Modern Defense1100
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo1100
B90Sicilian: Najdorf1001
C01French: Exchange Variation1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2026Shant SargsyanMagnus Carlsen1-0Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10
Apr 2026Magnus CarlsenShant Sargsyan1/2-1/2French: Exchange VariationChess.com Open Playoffs
Apr 2026Shant SargsyanMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: RossolimoChess.com Open Playoffs
Apr 2026Magnus CarlsenShant Sargsyan1-0King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto VariationChess.com Open Playoffs
Dec 2025Magnus CarlsenShant Sargsyan1-0Italian GameWorld Rapid 2025
Jun 2025Magnus CarlsenShant Sargsyan1-0Modern DefenseTitled Tue Early
May 2025Magnus CarlsenShant Sargsyan1-0Italian GameTitled Tue Late
Apr 2025Shant SargsyanMagnus Carlsen0-1English Opening: Dutch DefenseTitled Tue Late
Jun 2024Shant SargsyanMagnus Carlsen1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianTitled Tue Early
Feb 2024Magnus CarlsenShant Sargsyan1-0Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian VariationTitled Tue Late
Aug 2023Shant SargsyanMagnus Carlsen0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianSpeed Chess Q2 Sw
Jun 2023Shant SargsyanMagnus Carlsen1-0English Opening: SymmetricalTitled Tue Late
May 2023Magnus CarlsenShant Sargsyan1-0Van 't Kruijs OpeningTitled Tue Late
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Frequently asked questions

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.