Peter Heine Nielsen vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Peter Heine Nielsen (2614) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Peter Heine Nielsen and Magnus Carlsen have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2014. Nielsen leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nielsen | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Carlsen with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nielsen | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nielsen | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Magnus Carlsen | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Caxias do Sul Uva Open rap 13th |
| Jan 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Faaborg Midtfyn Blindfold Cup Final |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Faaborg Midtfyn Blindfold Cup Final |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Faaborg Midtfyn Blindfold Cup |
| Jan 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Faaborg Midtfyn Blindfold Cup |
| Feb 2006 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Aalborg Fibertex Cup Blindfold |
| Feb 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Aalborg Fibertex Cup Blindfold |
| Jun 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6th ch-EU |
| Mar 2005 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening | Bundesliga 2004-05 |
| Jan 2005 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Corus B |
| Dec 2004 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Drammen Smartfish Masters |
| May 2004 | Magnus Carlsen | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 12th Sigeman & Co |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Heine Nielsen and Magnus Carlsen?
In 12 recorded games, Peter Heine Nielsen has 3 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Peter Heine Nielsen and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2004 to Mar 2014.
What openings do Peter Heine Nielsen and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.