Magnus Carlsen vs Tuan Minh Le
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Tuan Minh Le (2585)
Magnus Carlsen and Tuan Minh Le have played 60 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2023 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Carlsen leads 40 wins to 9, with 11 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Le with White | 32 | 22 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 60 | 40 | 11 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 60 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Amar Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | London System | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Tuan Minh Le | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Tuan Minh Le?
In 60 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 40 wins, Tuan Minh Le has 9 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Tuan Minh Le played each other?
Our database records 60 games between them, from Jul 2023 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Tuan Minh Le play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games), followed by the Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.