Magnus Carlsen vs Jon Ludvig Hammer
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Jon Ludvig Hammer (2574)
Magnus Carlsen and Jon Ludvig Hammer have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2000 and the most recent in Mar 2023. Carlsen leads 14 wins to 3, with 1 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Hammer with White | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-NOR Elite 2223 |
| Jun 2015 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3rd Norway Chess |
| Jun 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3rd Norway Masters Blitz |
| May 2013 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | 1st Norway Chess |
| May 2013 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Norway Masters blitz |
| Aug 2010 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening | Arctic Stars Prelim |
| Aug 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Arctic Stars Prelim |
| Nov 2009 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Oslo BNbank KO |
| Nov 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Oslo BNbank KO |
| Nov 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Oslo BNbank KO |
| Jul 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | English Opening | Tromsoe Midnight Sun |
| Oct 2003 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch U14 |
| Jan 2003 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Slav Defense | NTG Grand Prix Group A |
| Oct 2002 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Hafjell Junior |
| Feb 2002 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-Nordic School U14 |
| Nov 2001 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NOR Youth Group D |
| Jan 2001 | Magnus Carlsen | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT-Nordic |
| Nov 2000 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | ch-NOR Youth Group E |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Jon Ludvig Hammer?
In 18 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 14 wins, Jon Ludvig Hammer has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Jon Ludvig Hammer played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2000 to Mar 2023.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Jon Ludvig Hammer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.