Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Alexander Morozevich (2654)
9
Carlsen wins
15
draws
8
Morozevich wins
32
games
Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 8, with 15 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Morozevich with White | 16 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Moscow Tal Memorial 8th Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7th Moscow Tal Mem |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jul 2011 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Biel Accentus |
| Jul 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Biel Accentus |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Mar 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Corus |
| Aug 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Mainz Classic rap Prelim |
| Aug 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Mainz Classic rap Prelim |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Catalan | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Nov 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich?
In 32 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Alexander Morozevich has 8 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Jul 2006 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Scotch Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.