Jan Smeets vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Jan Smeets (2564) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Jan Smeets and Magnus Carlsen have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2011. Smeets leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smeets | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smeets with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Carlsen with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smeets | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smeets | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B74 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Jan Smeets | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Mar 2010 | Jan Smeets | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan Smeets | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Corus |
| Jan 2006 | Jan Smeets | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Corus B |
| May 2005 | Jan Smeets | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Schagen Rapid 25'+5 |
| Apr 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Jan Smeets | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Schagen Rapid 25'+5 |
| Jan 2005 | Jan Smeets | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Corus B |
| Oct 2004 | Jan Smeets | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Gausdal Classic |
| Jan 2004 | Jan Smeets | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Corus C |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jan Smeets and Magnus Carlsen?
In 11 recorded games, Jan Smeets has 1 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Jan Smeets and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2004 to Jan 2011.
What openings do Jan Smeets and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.