Magnus Carlsen vs Yue Wang
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Yue Wang (2623)
Magnus Carlsen and Yue Wang have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Carlsen leads 9 wins to 3, with 9 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Wang with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2010 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 3rd Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Oct 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 3rd Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Jun 2010 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 4th Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1-0 | King's Gambit | 4th Bazna Kings |
| Oct 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Nanjing Pearl Spring 2nd |
| Sep 2009 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Nanjing Pearl Spring 2nd |
| Jun 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 22nd Leon |
| Jun 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22nd Leon |
| Jun 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 22nd Leon |
| Jun 2009 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 22nd Leon |
| Jun 2009 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 22nd Leon |
| May 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 5th Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2009 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 5th Sofia MTel Masters |
| Mar 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 26th Linares |
| Feb 2009 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 26th Linares |
| Feb 2009 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Nov 2008 | Yue Wang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad-38 |
| Apr 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Yue Wang?
In 21 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 9 wins, Yue Wang has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Yue Wang played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Yue Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.