Magnus Carlsen vs Yangyi Yu
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Magnus Carlsen and Yangyi Yu have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 4, with 7 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Yu with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | London System | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Dec 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Wch Blitz |
| May 2020 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| Jan 2020 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 7th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 7th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Qatar Masters Playoff |
| Dec 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | London System | Qatar Masters Playoff |
| Jun 2014 | Yangyi Yu | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Yangyi Yu?
In 20 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Yangyi Yu has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.