Magnus Carlsen vs David Anton Guijarro
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM David Anton Guijarro (2642)
Magnus Carlsen and David Anton Guijarro have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2008 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Carlsen leads 12 wins to 2, with 6 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Guijarro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Guijarro with White | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Guijarro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Guijarro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Mikenas Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| May 2022 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters KO |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Chessable Masters KO |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters KO |
| May 2022 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Mar 2022 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Charity Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Jan 2021 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Skilling Open Prelim |
| May 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| May 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| Dec 2017 | David Anton Guijarro | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| May 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Madrid Simul |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and David Anton Guijarro?
In 20 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 12 wins, David Anton Guijarro has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and David Anton Guijarro played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from May 2008 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and David Anton Guijarro play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.