Aleksandar Indjic vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Aleksandar Indjic (2602) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Aleksandar Indjic and Magnus Carlsen have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Indjic leads 0 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Indjic | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indjic with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Carlsen with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Indjic | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Indjic | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Philidor | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Dunst Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksandar Indjic | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandar Indjic | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Aleksandar Indjic | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandar Indjic and Magnus Carlsen?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandar Indjic has 0 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 11 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Aleksandar Indjic and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Aleksandar Indjic and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.