Magnus Carlsen vs Daniil Dubov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
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
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 38 | 24 | 8 | 6 |
| Dubov with White | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 47 | 23 | 12 | 12 |
| Rapid | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| E16 | Catalan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 72 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd |
| Nov 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | MrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| May 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Carlsen-Dubov Match |
| Apr 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Carlsen-Dubov Match |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | English Opening | Carlsen-Dubov Match |
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Carlsen-Dubov Match |
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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.