Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Vladislav Artemiev (2653)
30
Carlsen wins
35
draws
15
Artemiev wins
80
games
Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev have played 80 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 30 wins to 15, with 35 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 40 | 17 | 15 | 8 |
| Artemiev with White | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 63 | 26 | 27 | 10 |
| Rapid | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 80 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Vienna Game | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Dec 2025 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Airthings Masters KO |
| Feb 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Airthings Masters KO |
| Feb 2022 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Feb 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Vladislav Artemiev | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev?
In 80 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 30 wins, Vladislav Artemiev has 15 wins, and they have drawn 35 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev played each other?
Our database records 80 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.