Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin
Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin?
Karjakin faced Carlsen in the 2016 World Chess Championship, where Carlsen successfully defended his title in a closely contested match.
Magnus Carlsen
Key numbers
- World Championship Titles5
- World Rapid Titles6
- World Blitz Titles9
- FIDE Ratings2841 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2882 (May 2014)
Top honours
- World Chess Champion2013 – 2023
- World Rapid Chess ChampionSix-time champion
- World Blitz Chess ChampionNine-time champion
- FIDE Freestyle Chess World ChampionReigning champion
- Highest FIDE Rating2882 (May 2014)
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Sergey Karjakin
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2772
- World Championship Matches1
- Wins Against Carlsen0
Top honours
- World Rapid Chess Champion2012
- World Cup Winner2015