Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov have played 83 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 27 wins to 10, with 46 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 44 | 19 | 21 | 4 |
| Radjabov with White | 39 | 8 | 25 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 41 | 12 | 24 | 5 |
| Blitz | 33 | 13 | 16 | 4 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 83 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Catalan | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Meltwater Tour Final |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Owen Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Mar 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Mar 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov?
In 83 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 27 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 10 wins, and they have drawn 46 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 83 games between them, from May 2006 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.