Magnus Carlsen vs Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli (2587)
Magnus Carlsen and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 7 wins to 1, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Bonelli with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Jul 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | San Fermin Masters Final |
| Jul 2021 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | San Fermin Masters Final |
| Jul 2021 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | San Fermin Masters Final |
| Jul 2021 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | San Fermin Masters Final |
| Jul 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | London System | San Fermin Masters Final |
| Jul 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | San Fermin Masters Final |
| Feb 2018 | Magnus Carlsen | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Sicilian | PRO League Stage |
| May 2017 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Magnus Carlsen | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | English Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli?
In 12 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 7 wins, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.