Magnus Carlsen vs Santosh Gujrathi Vidit
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2697)
24
Carlsen wins
16
draws
6
Vidit wins
46
games
Magnus Carlsen and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit have played 46 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Carlsen leads 24 wins to 6, with 16 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Vidit with White | 22 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 35 | 19 | 11 | 5 |
| Rapid | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 46 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | S Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | S Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | S Vidit | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | French Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Speed Chess |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit?
In 46 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 24 wins, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 6 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit played each other?
Our database records 46 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (3 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.