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Magnus Carlsen vs Gukesh D

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Gukesh D (2717)

39
Carlsen wins
7
draws
11
D wins
57
games

Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh D have played 57 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 39 wins to 11, with 7 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsD
Carlsen with White271845
D with White302136

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsD
Blitz392928
Rapid10622
Classical8431

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsD
C50Italian Game2101
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2101
B07Modern Defense2101
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo2200
A07Réti Opening2200
C54Italian Game2110
A01Nimzovich-Larsen attack2002
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2110

Most recent 30 of 57 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2026Magnus CarlsenGukesh D1-0Caro-KannNorway Chess 2026 | Open
May 2026Gukesh DMagnus Carlsen0-1Indian DefenseNorway Chess 2026 | Open
Oct 2025Magnus CarlsenGukesh D1-0Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense DeferredClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Gukesh DMagnus Carlsen0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Magnus CarlsenGukesh D1-0Réti OpeningClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Gukesh DMagnus Carlsen0-1Italian GameClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Magnus CarlsenGukesh D1/2-1/2CatalanClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Gukesh DMagnus Carlsen0-1PhilidorClutch Chess: Champions
Jul 2025Gukesh DMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseSuperUnited CRO Blitz
Jul 2025Magnus CarlsenGukesh D1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseSuperUnited CRO Blitz
Jul 2025Magnus CarlsenGukesh D0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianSuperUnited CRO Rapid
Jun 2025Gukesh DMagnus Carlsen1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense13th Norway Chess
May 2025Magnus CarlsenGukesh D1-0Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation13th Norway Chess
May 2024Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen0-1Modern DefenseWarsaw Superbet Blitz
May 2024Magnus CarlsenDommaraju Gukesh1-0Réti OpeningWarsaw Superbet Blitz
May 2024Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Italian Game: Two Knights DefenseWarsaw Superbet Rapid
Aug 2023Magnus CarlsenDommaraju Gukesh1/2-1/2Sicilian: AlapinFIDE World Cup
Aug 2023Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen0-1London SystemFIDE World Cup
Jul 2023Magnus CarlsenDommaraju Gukesh1-0Queen's Gambit AcceptedZagreb SuperUnited Blitz
Jul 2023Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: TaimanovZagreb SuperUnited Blitz
Jul 2023Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: RossolimoZagreb SuperUnited Rapid
Jun 2023Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Italian Game11th Norway Chess
Jun 2023Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen0-1Italian Game11th Norway Chess Armageddon
May 2023Magnus CarlsenDommaraju Gukesh0-1Nimzovich-Larsen attack11th Norway Masters Blitz
Jan 2023Magnus CarlsenDommaraju Gukesh1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense85th Tata Steel Masters
Dec 2022Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen1-0Italian GameSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Magnus CarlsenDommaraju Gukesh1-0Sicilian: ClosedSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen0-1Caro-Kann: Advance VariationSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Dommaraju GukeshMagnus Carlsen0-1Italian GameSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Magnus CarlsenDommaraju Gukesh1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemSpeed Chess
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh D?

In 57 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 39 wins, Gukesh D has 11 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh D played each other?

Our database records 57 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Jun 2026.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh D play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.