Magnus Carlsen vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Magnus Carlsen and Matthias Bluebaum have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 13 wins to 4, with 5 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Bluebaum with White | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Apr 2018 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 22 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 13 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (2 games), followed by the Bird's opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.