Magnus Carlsen vs V Pranav
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM V Pranav (2670)
Magnus Carlsen and V Pranav have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Carlsen leads 8 wins to 3, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Gambit (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Pranav with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| unknown | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Pranav,V | Carlsen,M | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Carlsen,M | Pranav,V | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | V Pranav | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | V Pranav | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | V Pranav | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | V Pranav | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | V Pranav | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Anand Pranav | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | V Pranav | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | V Pranav | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | V Pranav | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and V Pranav?
In 11 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 8 wins, V Pranav has 3 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and V Pranav played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2023 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and V Pranav play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Gambit (2 games), followed by the St. George Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.