Magnus Carlsen vs Evgeny Alekseev
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500)
Magnus Carlsen and Evgeny Alekseev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2004 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Carlsen leads 2 wins to 2, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Alekseev with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B65 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Evgeny Alekseev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jul 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 41st Biel GM |
| Jul 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41st Biel GM |
| Jun 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Foros Aerosvit 3rd |
| Nov 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Sep 2004 | Evgeny Alekseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Italian Game | 5th Lausanne YM |
| Sep 2004 | Magnus Carlsen | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5th Lausanne YM |
| Sep 2004 | Magnus Carlsen | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 5th Lausanne YM |
| Sep 2004 | Evgeny Alekseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 5th Lausanne YM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Evgeny Alekseev?
In 12 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 2 wins, Evgeny Alekseev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Evgeny Alekseev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2004 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Evgeny Alekseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.