Magnus Carlsen vs Cristobal Henriquez Villagra
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Cristobal Henriquez Villagra (2603)
Magnus Carlsen and Cristobal Henriquez Villagra have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Carlsen leads 12 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Villagra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Villagra with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Villagra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Villagra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | Bird's opening | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Cristobal Henriquez Villagra?
In 13 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 12 wins, Cristobal Henriquez Villagra has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Cristobal Henriquez Villagra played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Cristobal Henriquez Villagra play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (3 games), followed by the Bird's opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.