Magnus Carlsen vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
24
Carlsen wins
33
draws
17
Ivanchuk wins
74
games
Magnus Carlsen and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 74 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2005 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 24 wins to 17, with 33 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 40 | 11 | 22 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 38 | 10 | 21 | 7 |
| Blitz | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
| Rapid | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 74 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Vasyl Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Apr 2024 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2022 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Apr 2022 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | NOR-UKR Solidarity m |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | London System | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Mar 2013 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 6th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Oct 2011 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Grand Slam Final playoff 4th |
| Oct 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Grand Slam Final playoff 4th |
| Oct 2011 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th Grand Slam Final |
| Oct 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 4th Grand Slam Final |
| Jun 2011 | Magnus Carlsen | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5th Bazna Kings |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 74 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 24 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 17 wins, and they have drawn 33 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 74 games between them, from Oct 2005 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.