Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda (2743) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen have played 117 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Duda leads 22 wins to 54 - trailing overall, with 41 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (4 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Duda | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duda with White | 59 | 14 | 21 | 24 |
| Carlsen with White | 58 | 8 | 20 | 30 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Duda | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 64 | 13 | 17 | 34 |
| Rapid | 44 | 8 | 19 | 17 |
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Duda | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 117 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | English Opening | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 0-1 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Feb 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 1-0 | Catalan | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| May 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | J Duda | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| Apr 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | J Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen?
In 117 recorded games, Jan-Krzysztof Duda has 22 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 54 wins, and they have drawn 41 times.
How many times have Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 117 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.