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Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Svidler

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)

20
Carlsen wins
33
draws
8
Svidler wins
61
games

Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler have played 61 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2021. Carlsen leads 20 wins to 8, with 33 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsSvidler
Carlsen with White3012144
Svidler with White318194

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsSvidler
Blitz3015114
Classical233173
Rapid8251

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsSvidler
A22English Opening: Reverse Sicilian3120
B51Sicilian: Moscow Variation3030
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed3102
C84Ruy Lopez: Closed3201
B40Sicilian2101
B08Modern Defense2110
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2101
A30English Opening2020

Most recent 30 of 61 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2021Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1-0Sicilian: NajdorfGoldmoney Asian Prelim
May 2021Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Nov 2020Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2SicilianSkilling Open Prelim
Aug 2020Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationLegends of Chess Final
Aug 2020Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1-0Sicilian: NajdorfLegends of Chess Final
Aug 2020Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen0-1Réti OpeningLegends of Chess Final
Jul 2020Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfLegends of Chess Final
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianLegends of Chess Final
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen0-1English OpeningLegends of Chess Final
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1-0London SystemLegends of Chess Prelim
May 2020Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseFIDE Steinitz Memorial
May 2020Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Saragossa OpeningFIDE Steinitz Memorial
Apr 2019Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian6th Grenke Chess Classic
Feb 2019Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1-0Queen's Pawn GameCarlsen-Svidler Blitz Match
Dec 2018Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1-0English Opening: SymmetricalWch Blitz
Oct 2018Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Caro-Kann: Main Line34th EU-Cup
Jul 2018Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense51st Biel GM
Jul 2018Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorf51st Biel GM
Jan 2018Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2English Opening80th Tata Steel Masters
Dec 2017Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Modern DefenseWch Rapid
Aug 2017Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Scotch GameSinquefield Cup 5th
Oct 2015Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed9th Wch Blitz
Jun 2014Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2nd Norway Chess
Jun 2014Peter SvidlerMagnus Carlsen0-1English Opening: Anti-GrünfeldNorway Chess Blitz 2nd
May 2013Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow Variation1st Norway Chess
May 2013Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler1-0Modern DefenseNorway Masters blitz
Apr 2013Magnus CarlsenPeter Svidler0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedCandidates Tournament
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler?

In 61 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 20 wins, Peter Svidler has 8 wins, and they have drawn 33 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler played each other?

Our database records 61 games between them, from Sep 2006 to Jun 2021.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.