Magnus Carlsen vs Nils Grandelius
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Nils Grandelius (2603)
Magnus Carlsen and Nils Grandelius have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2016 and the most recent in May 2026. Carlsen leads 13 wins to 0, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Grandelius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Grandelius with White | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Grandelius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Grandelius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 31st Sigeman & Co 2026 |
| Oct 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| May 2022 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Jan 2022 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| Mar 2021 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Jan 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Apr 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th Norway Chess |
| Apr 2016 | Nils Grandelius | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 4th Norway Masters blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Nils Grandelius?
In 18 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 13 wins, Nils Grandelius has 0 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Nils Grandelius played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2016 to May 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Nils Grandelius play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.