Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda (2743) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen have played 119 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Duda leads 23 wins to 55 - trailing overall, with 41 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Duda | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duda with White | 61 | 15 | 21 | 25 |
| Carlsen with White | 58 | 8 | 20 | 30 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Duda | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 66 | 14 | 17 | 35 |
| 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 119 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| 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 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | Catalan | Esports World Cup D |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| May 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| Apr 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen?
In 119 recorded games, Jan-Krzysztof Duda has 23 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 55 wins, and they have drawn 41 times.
How many times have Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 119 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Jul 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.