Magnus Carlsen vs Vugar Rasulov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Vugar Rasulov (2538)
Magnus Carlsen and Vugar Rasulov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 3, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Rasulov with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Vugar Rasulov?
In 13 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Vugar Rasulov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Vugar Rasulov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2023 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Vugar Rasulov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.