Magnus Carlsen vs Rasmus Svane
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Rasmus Svane (2624)
Magnus Carlsen and Rasmus Svane have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Carlsen leads 19 wins to 4, with 3 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| Svane with White | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A50 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Svane | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Svane | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Svane | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Svane | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Svane | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | R Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | London System | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Arctic Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Rasmus Svane | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | London System | Katara Bullet Final |
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Katara Bullet Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Rasmus Svane?
In 26 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 19 wins, Rasmus Svane has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Rasmus Svane played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Rasmus Svane play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.