Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Onischuk
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Alexander Onischuk (2639)
Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Onischuk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Jul 2008. Carlsen leads 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Onischuk with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41st Biel GM |
| Jul 2008 | Alexander Onischuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 41st Biel GM |
| Jun 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Foros Aerosvit 3rd |
| Aug 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Biel GM Playoff |
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Onischuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Biel GM Playoff |
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Onischuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Biel GM Playoff |
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Onischuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Biel GM Playoff |
| Aug 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Biel GM Playoff |
| Jul 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Alexander Onischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Biel GM |
| Jan 2005 | Alexander Onischuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Corus B |
| Oct 2004 | Alexander Onischuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Olympiad-36 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Onischuk?
In 11 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 2 wins, Alexander Onischuk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Onischuk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Jul 2008.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Onischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (1 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.