Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Magnus Carlsen (36, GM, NOR) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Carlsen leads with 6 wins to 2, with 14 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 World Blitz Championship Knockout saw Carlsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2840 and 2729, the Elo model gives Carlsen a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2840 vs 2729 (Δ +111)
With Magnus Carlsen as white
59% Magnus21% draw20% Ian
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
48% Magnus25% draw27% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Magnus Carlsen | Ian Nepomniachtchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2840 | 2729 |
| Peak rating | 2882 · May 2014 | 2795 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 24 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1 | #20 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,091 | 1,123 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 45% |
| % black wins | 37% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2830 | 2663 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 104 |
Best Win
Magnus Carlsen
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (57)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Magnus Carlsen
Ian Nepomniachtchi