Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Dmitry Andreikin (2710)
Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin have played 39 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2002 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 16 wins to 10, with 13 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Andreikin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Andreikin with White | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Andreikin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Andreikin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 39 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool A |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2019 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Magnus Carlsen | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2017 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Scotch Game | PRO League KO Stage |
| Jan 2017 | Dmitry Andreikin | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin?
In 39 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 16 wins, Dmitry Andreikin has 10 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin played each other?
Our database records 39 games between them, from Oct 2002 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.