Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Fedoseev
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Vladimir Fedoseev (2692)
Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Fedoseev have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Carlsen leads 10 wins to 4, with 7 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Fedoseev with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B34 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Olympiad-45 |
| Feb 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Carr Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | FIDE World Cup |
| Jan 2019 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 81st Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Fedoseev?
In 21 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 10 wins, Vladimir Fedoseev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Fedoseev played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Fedoseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Carr Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.