Magnus Carlsen vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2762)
Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov have played 46 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 18 wins to 7, with 21 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the ? (5 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
| Abdusattorov with White | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Rapid | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 46 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Carlsen,M | Abdusattorov,Nodirbek | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2026 | Abdusattorov,Nodirbek | Carlsen,M | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| May 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31st Sigeman & Co 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Semi Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Semi Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Semi Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Semi Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Round-Robin |
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Blitz Final Knockout 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | World Blitz Final Knockout 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | World Blitz Final Knockout 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | World Blitz Final Knockout 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| May 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| Nov 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| May 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In 46 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 18 wins, Nodirbek Abdusattorov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov played each other?
Our database records 46 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the ? (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.