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Magnus Carlsen
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Javokhir Sindarov
11 games · Head-to-head
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov: Head to Head Record
Magnus Carlsen leads Javokhir Sindarov 6–3, with 2 draws in the 11 games of the two in the Rama Chess archive, 2024–2025. Every game can be replayed move by move.
11
Games
6
Magnus Wins
2
Draws
3
Sindarov Wins
Magnus
6
54.5%
Draws
2
18.2%
Sindarov
3
27.3%
Quick answer · Updated October 2026
Magnus vs Sindarov head to head
Magnus Carlsen leads Javokhir Sindarov 6–3, with 2 draws, in 11 games (2024–2025). There is no classical game between them in our database; all 11 games are blitz games. Sindarov is the challenger in the World Chess Championship 2026: he plays Gukesh in Geneva from 24 November to 12 December 2026.
| Type of event | Games | Carlsen won | Drawn | Sindarov won | Carlsen score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz and bullet | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 63.6% |
| All games | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 63.6% |
First gameJavokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen · Titled Tue 16th Jul Late · 16 July 2024 · 1-0
Latest gameMagnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov · World Blitz 2025 · 29 December 2025 · ½-½
Sindarov's latest winMagnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov · Titled Tue 25th Mar Early · 25 March 2025 · 0-1
Carlsen's latest winJavokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen · Titled Tue 12th Aug Late · 12 August 2025 · 0-1
With White / BlackCarlsen with White: 3–2–2 · with Black: 3–0–1 (won–drawn–lost)
Busiest year2025, with 7 games
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Source: the Rama Chess database of 7,484 Magnus Carlsen games, 2001 to 2025. It holds many of his games, not every game the two have ever played. The type of event (classical, rapid, blitz) is read from the event name.
Sindarov's wins
Every time Sindarov beat Magnus Carlsen (3)
- Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov, 0-1Titled Tue 25th Mar Early · 25 March 2025 · Blitz and bullet · Flank Openings · 54 moves
- Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov, 0-1Titled Tue 4th Mar Late · 4 March 2025 · Blitz and bullet · Indian Defenses · 49 moves
- Javokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 1-0Titled Tue 16th Jul Late · 16 July 2024 · Blitz and bullet · Two Knights Defense · 69 moves
Carlsen's wins
Carlsen's quickest wins against Sindarov
- Javokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 0-1Titled Tue 13th May Late · 13 May 2025 · Blitz and bullet · French Defense · 28 moves
- Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov, 1-0Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late · 3 September 2024 · Blitz and bullet · Sicilian Defense · 39 moves
- Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov, 1-0Titled Tue 25th Mar Late · 25 March 2025 · Blitz and bullet · Sicilian Defense · 41 moves
Results by year
Magnus Carlsen vs Sindarov, year by year (2024–2025)
Carlsen wonDrawnSindarov won
Key position
How their latest decisive game ended
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Magnus Carlsen and Javokhir Sindarov
Head to head · Updated October 2026
Magnus Carlsen vs Sindarov: the record
Magnus Carlsen and Javokhir Sindarov have met 11 times in the games collected here, from 2024 to 2025, across 11 events. Carlsen has won 6, Sindarov has won 3, and 2 ended in a draw. That gives Carlsen 7 points out of 11, a score of 63.6%.
With the white pieces Carlsen scored 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in 7 games. With Black he scored 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in 4.
Their first game in this collection was played in 2024 at the Titled Tue 16th Jul Late; the most recent is from 2025 (World Blitz 2025). The opening seen most often is the Sicilian Defense.
By colour
Results with White and Black
| Carlsen played | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 57.1% |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| All games | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 63.6% |
Year by year
Carlsen vs Sindarov, 2024–2025
| Year | Games | Carlsen won | Drawn | Sindarov won | Carlsen score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 62.5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 64.3% |
By Opening
Openings in this matchup
Games
All 11 games: Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
Year
Game
ECO
Result
2024
Javokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen
Titled Tue 16th Jul Late
C58
1–0
2024
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
Titled Tue 13th Aug Late
C55
1–0
2024
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late
B40
1–0
2024
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
Titled Tue 24th Dec Early
A05
½–½
2025
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
Titled Tue 4th Mar Late
A45
0–1
2025
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
Titled Tue 25th Mar Late
B40
1–0
2025
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
Titled Tue 25th Mar Early
A00
0–1
2025
Javokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen
Titled Tue 13th May Late
C00
0–1
2025
Javokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen
Titled Tue 8th Jul Early
B06
0–1
2025
Javokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen
Titled Tue 12th Aug Late
B34
0–1
2025
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov
World Blitz 2025
C50
½–½
Questions
Magnus Carlsen vs Sindarov: questions and answers
Magnus vs Sindarov head to head: who has won more games?
Magnus Carlsen leads Javokhir Sindarov 6–3, with 2 draws, in 11 games (2024–2025). That is 7 points for Carlsen out of 11 (63.6%). The count covers the games in the Rama Chess database.
How many times has Sindarov beaten Magnus Carlsen?
Javokhir Sindarov has beaten Magnus Carlsen 3 times in the games in our database (3 blitz and bullet): 1 with the white pieces and 2 with Black. The latest was Titled Tue 25th Mar Early, 25 March 2025.
Have Magnus Carlsen and Sindarov played a classical game?
Not in our database. All 11 games between them here are blitz games (most of them online Titled Tuesday events).
What is the Magnus Carlsen vs Sindarov record in rapid and blitz?
In blitz and bullet events: 6–2–3 (Carlsen's wins, draws, losses), from the games in our database.
When did Magnus Carlsen and Sindarov first play?
The first game between them in our database is Javokhir Sindarov vs Magnus Carlsen at the Titled Tue 16th Jul Late (16 July 2024). Result: 1-0.
What was the latest game between Sindarov and Magnus Carlsen?
Magnus Carlsen vs Javokhir Sindarov at the World Blitz 2025 (29 December 2025), result ½-½.
What is Carlsen's score with White and with Black against Sindarov?
With White Carlsen has 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in 7 games; with Black 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in 4 games.
Is Sindarov playing for the World Championship?
Yes. Javokhir Sindarov plays Gukesh for the world title in Geneva from 24 November to 12 December 2026. See our World Chess Championship 2026 page, and Magnus Carlsen vs Gukesh for the champion's record against Carlsen.
Can I replay all the Magnus Carlsen vs Sindarov games?
Yes. All 11 games are listed on this page. Each one opens on a board where you can step through the moves and check them with the engine.
The numbers on this page count the games in the Rama Chess database (2001 to 2025), not every game the two have ever played.