Magnus Carlsen vs Christopher Woojin Yoo
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Christopher Woojin Yoo (2605)
Magnus Carlsen and Christopher Woojin Yoo have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 12 wins to 0, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Yoo with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| May 2025 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Carlsen-Challengers Simul |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Christopher Woojin Yoo?
In 16 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 12 wins, Christopher Woojin Yoo has 0 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Christopher Woojin Yoo played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Christopher Woojin Yoo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.