Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov
Magnus Carlsen (36, GM, NOR) and Teimour Radjabov (39, GM, AZE) have met 30 times in classical OTB. Carlsen leads with 10 wins to 2, with 18 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 saw Carlsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2840 and 2689, the Elo model gives Carlsen a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2840 vs 2689 (Δ +151)
With Magnus Carlsen as white
65% Magnus19% draw16% Teimour
With Teimour Radjabov as white
55% Magnus22% draw23% Teimour
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Magnus Carlsen | Teimour Radjabov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2840 | 2689 |
| Peak rating | 2882 · May 2014 | 2793 · Nov 2012 |
| Peak age | 24 | 25 |
| World rank now | #1 | #39 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,091 | 722 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 29% |
| % black wins | 37% | 22% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2830 | 2638 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 62 |
Best Win
Magnus Carlsen
Teimour Radjabov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (41)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Magnus Carlsen
Teimour Radjabov