Benjamin Bok vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Benjamin Bok (2560) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Benjamin Bok and Magnus Carlsen have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Bok leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Anderssen's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bok | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bok with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bok | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bok | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Apr 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Polish Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Benjamin Bok | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | World Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Benjamin Bok | 0-1 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Benjamin Bok | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | London System | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Benjamin Bok and Magnus Carlsen?
In 12 recorded games, Benjamin Bok has 3 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Benjamin Bok and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Benjamin Bok and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Anderssen's opening (1 games), followed by the Orangutan opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.