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Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)

27
Carlsen wins
46
draws
10
Radjabov wins
83
games

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

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsRadjabov
Carlsen with White4419214
Radjabov with White398256

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsRadjabov
Classical4112245
Blitz3313164
Rapid9261

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsRadjabov
D37Indian Defense5050
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense5131
C63Ruy Lopez: Schliemann3030
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo3120
D38Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense3201
C54Italian Game: Classical Variation3021
A30English Opening: Symmetrical2110
B32Sicilian2020

Most recent 30 of 83 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1-0Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationWorld Blitz 2025
Dec 2023Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedWch Blitz
Jun 2022Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1-0Catalan10th Norway Chess
May 2022Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Grünfeld Defense10th Norway Masters Blitz
Oct 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseMeltwater Tour Final
Oct 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1-0Modern DefenseMeltwater Tour Final
Oct 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationMeltwater Tour Final
May 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen0-1Queen's Gambit DeclinedFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1-0Owen DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1-0Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1-0Indian DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit DeclinedFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1-0SicilianFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2SicilianNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1-0Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseNIC Classic KO
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseNIC Classic Preliminary
Mar 2021Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Slav DefenseCarlsen Inv Prelim
Feb 2021Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian DefenseOpera Euro Rapid Prelim
Dec 2020Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseAirthings Masters Prelim
Nov 2020Magnus CarlsenTeimour Radjabov1-0Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseSkilling Open Prelim
Mar 2019Teimour RadjabovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Italian Game6th Gashimov Memorial
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Frequently asked questions

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.