Magnus CarlsenChess Games
Explore 3,910 Magnus Carlsen chess games from 1999 to 2026 in the CipherChess chess database. See Magnus Carlsen's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Magnus Carlsen plays most, and replay any Magnus Carlsen game move by move.
Magnus Carlsen's Opening Tree
Walk Magnus Carlsen's most-played openings move by move, straight from 3,910 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Magnus Carlsen most often plays e4 (936 games, 70% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6.
As Black, Magnus Carlsen most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (389 games, 60% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6.
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About Magnus Carlsen's chess games
This page collects 3,910 Magnus Carlsen chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1999 to 2026. Use it to study how Magnus Carlsen handles both colours, which openings Magnus Carlsen returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Magnus Carlsen's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Magnus Carlsen over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Magnus Carlsen chess”, “Magnus Carlsen chess games” or “Magnus Carlsen openings”, this is the complete Magnus Carlsen record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Magnus Carlsen's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Magnus Carlsen played?
The CipherChess database holds 3,910 chess games played by Magnus Carlsen, spanning 1999 to 2026, with a 1804 win, 1484 draw and 622 loss record.
What openings does Magnus Carlsen play?
Magnus Carlsen's most-played opening in the database is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense. As White, Magnus Carlsen most often opens e4 (936 games). As Black, Magnus Carlsen most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (389 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Magnus Carlsen's win rate?
Across 3,910 games, Magnus Carlsen scores 65% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 1804 wins, 1484 draws and 622 losses.