Magnus Carlsen vs Renato Terry
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · IM Renato Terry (2508)
Magnus Carlsen and Renato Terry have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2017 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Carlsen leads 17 wins to 0, with 3 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Terry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Terry with White | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Terry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Terry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Renato Terry | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Renato Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Renato Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Renato Terry | 1-0 | Ware Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Renato Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Polish Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | R Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | R Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | R Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | R Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Terry | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Terry | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Terry | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | R Terry | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Renato Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Renato Terry | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Renato Terry | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Renato Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Renato Terry | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Renato Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2017 | Renato Terry | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Renato Terry?
In 20 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 17 wins, Renato Terry has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Renato Terry played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Nov 2017 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Renato Terry play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the French Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.