Magnus Carlsen vs Gata Kamsky
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Gata Kamsky (2595)
Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Carlsen leads 11 wins to 7, with 8 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Kamsky with White | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | G Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1st Sinquefield Cup |
| Sep 2013 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 1st Sinquefield Cup |
| Jan 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Mar 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Aug 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Apr 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Baku FIDE GP |
| Dec 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | London System | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Olympiad-37 |
| Dec 2005 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup 9-10 |
| Dec 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup 9-10 |
| Dec 2005 | Gata Kamsky | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | FIDE World Cup 9-10 |
| Dec 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup 9-10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky?
In 26 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 11 wins, Gata Kamsky has 7 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Dec 2005 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.