Magnus Carlsen vs Sina Movahed
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Sina Movahed (2595)
Magnus Carlsen and Sina Movahed have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 3, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Movahed with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Sina Movahed | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Sina Movahed | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Sina Movahed | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Sina Movahed | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Sina Movahed | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Sina Movahed | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Sina Movahed | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Sina Movahed?
In 13 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Sina Movahed has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Sina Movahed played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2023 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Sina Movahed play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.