Magnus Carlsen vs Yi Wei
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Yi Wei (2753)
Magnus Carlsen and Yi Wei have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Carlsen leads 7 wins to 2, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Wei with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2025 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 13th Norway Armageddon |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 13th Norway Chess |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 0-1 | London System | 13th Norway Armageddon |
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Kadas Opening | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| May 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| May 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Abidjan GCT rapid |
| Jan 2018 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 80th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 9th Bilbao Masters |
| Jul 2016 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 9th Bilbao Masters |
| Jan 2016 | Yi Wei | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Yi Wei?
In 18 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 7 wins, Yi Wei has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Yi Wei played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 2016 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Yi Wei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Bishop's Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.