Magnus Carlsen vs Francisco Vallejo Pons
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644)
Magnus Carlsen and Francisco Vallejo Pons have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2004 and the most recent in Apr 2019. Carlsen leads 8 wins to 3, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Pons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pons with White | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Pons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Pons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Dec 2016 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 5th Grand Slam Final |
| Sep 2012 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Philidor | 5th Grand Slam Final |
| Oct 2011 | Magnus Carlsen | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th Grand Slam Final |
| Sep 2011 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 4th Grand Slam Final |
| Sep 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Olympiad-39 |
| Mar 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Nov 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-ESP |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Francisco Vallejo Pons?
In 12 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 8 wins, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Francisco Vallejo Pons played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2004 to Apr 2019.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Francisco Vallejo Pons play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.