Magnus Carlsen vs Tigran L. Petrosian
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Tigran L. Petrosian (2522)
Magnus Carlsen and Tigran L. Petrosian have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Carlsen leads 19 wins to 2, with 3 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Petrosian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Petrosian with White | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Petrosian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 23 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Petrosian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | chess.com qf blitz 1m+1spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chess.com qf blitz 1m+1spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | chess.com qf blitz 1m+1spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | chess.com qf blitz 1m+1spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chess.com qf blitz 1m+1spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | chess.com qf blitz 1m+1spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | chess.com gf blitz 5m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chess.com gf blitz 5m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chess.com gf blitz 5m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | chess.com gf blitz 5m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | chess.com qf blitz 1m+1spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chess.com gf blitz 5m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chess.com gf blitz 5m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chess.com gf blitz 5m+2spm |
| Jun 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm |
| Oct 2015 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9th Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Tigran L. Petrosian?
In 24 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 19 wins, Tigran L. Petrosian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Tigran L. Petrosian played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Tigran L. Petrosian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.