Magnus Carlsen vs Hao Wang
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Hao Wang (2684)
Magnus Carlsen and Hao Wang have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2003 and the most recent in May 2022. Carlsen leads 6 wins to 2, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Wang with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Catalan | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Hao Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2019 | Hao Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | Hao Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2013 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1st Norway Chess |
| May 2013 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Norway Masters blitz |
| Jan 2013 | Hao Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2012 | Hao Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45th Biel GM |
| Jul 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 45th Biel GM |
| Jan 2011 | Magnus Carlsen | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2003 | Hao Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Hao Wang?
In 15 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 6 wins, Hao Wang has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Hao Wang played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2003 to May 2022.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Hao Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.