Bogdan-Daniel Deac vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac (2651) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Magnus Carlsen have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Deac leads 2 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (84% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Deac | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deac with White | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Deac | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Deac | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Polish Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| Apr 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Magnus Carlsen?
In 19 recorded games, Bogdan-Daniel Deac has 2 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 14 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.