Oystein Hole vs Magnus Carlsen
IM Oystein Hole (2221) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Oystein Hole and Magnus Carlsen have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Oct 2005. Hole leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hole | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hole with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Carlsen with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hole | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hole | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Oystein Hole | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Gausdal Byggern Masters |
| Jul 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Oystein Hole | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-NOR |
| May 2003 | Oystein Hole | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR |
| Jan 2003 | Magnus Carlsen | Oystein Hole | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Snorre Open Final |
| Jan 2003 | Oystein Hole | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Snorre Open Final |
| Jul 2002 | Oystein Hole | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | NOR Championship Group Elite |
| May 2002 | Oystein Hole | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-NOR fin |
| Apr 2002 | Magnus Carlsen | Oystein Hole | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ASKO Club Championship |
| Jan 2002 | Magnus Carlsen | Oystein Hole | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Troll Masters |
| Apr 2001 | Magnus Carlsen | Oystein Hole | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Gausdal Classics IM-A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Oystein Hole and Magnus Carlsen?
In 10 recorded games, Oystein Hole has 4 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Oystein Hole and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Oct 2005.
What openings do Oystein Hole and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.