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Magnus Carlsen vs Daniil Dubov

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)

35
Carlsen wins
22
draws
15
Dubov wins
72
games

Magnus Carlsen and Daniil Dubov have played 72 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Carlsen leads 35 wins to 15, with 22 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsDubov
Carlsen with White382486
Dubov with White3411149

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsDubov
Blitz47231212
Rapid241293
Classical1010

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsDubov
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo6420
E16Catalan4022
C55Italian Game3201
C77Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense3300
A46Indian Defense2110
B60Sicilian2101
B52Sicilian: Moscow Variation2200
C41Philidor2011

Most recent 30 of 72 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Oct 2025Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Dutch DefenseTitled Tue
Nov 2024Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedTata Steel India Blitz
Nov 2024Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Slav DefenseTata Steel India Blitz
Nov 2024Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Sicilian: Moscow VariationTata Steel India Rapid
Aug 2024Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseFIDE World Rapid Team
Dec 2023Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2CatalanWch Blitz
Nov 2023Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Kadas OpeningTitled Tue Early
Oct 2023Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1-0Queen's Indian DefenseTitled Tue Early
Jul 2023Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1-0English OpeningTitled Tue Early
Jun 2023Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Torre AttackTitled Tue Early
Feb 2023Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0SicilianTitled Tue Early
Jan 2023Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0SicilianTitled Tue Late
Dec 2022Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseWch Blitz
Dec 2022Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Nimzovich-Larsen attackWch Rapid
Dec 2022Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Dec 2022Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Sicilian: RossolimoMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Dec 2022Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Dec 2022Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Dec 2022Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Ruy Lopez: OpenMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Dec 2022Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Dec 2022Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen0-1Bogo-Indian DefenseMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Dec 2022Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen0-1Indian DefenseMrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd
Nov 2022Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: ClosedMrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd
Aug 2022Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Four Knights Game: Glek SystemTitled Tue Late
Jun 2021Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseGoldmoney Asian Prelim
May 2021Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen0-1Queen's GambitFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov0-1SicilianCarlsen-Dubov Match
Apr 2021Daniil DubovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Bogo-Indian DefenseCarlsen-Dubov Match
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov1-0English OpeningCarlsen-Dubov Match
Apr 2021Magnus CarlsenDaniil Dubov0-1Indian DefenseCarlsen-Dubov Match
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Daniil Dubov?

In 72 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 35 wins, Daniil Dubov has 15 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Daniil Dubov played each other?

Our database records 72 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Oct 2025.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Daniil Dubov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games), followed by the Catalan (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.