Simen Agdestein vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Simen Agdestein (2525) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Simen Agdestein and Magnus Carlsen have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Agdestein leads 5 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdestein with White | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Carlsen with White | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 |
| Jun 2014 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Norway Chess |
| Jun 2014 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Sicilian | Norway Chess Blitz 2nd |
| Aug 2007 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Arctic Chess Challenge |
| Sep 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | ch-NOR Playoff |
| Sep 2006 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NOR Playoff |
| Sep 2006 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-NOR Playoff |
| Sep 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-NOR Playoff |
| Jul 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NOR |
| Mar 2006 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Dos Hermanas Qualifier S18A |
| Nov 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-NOR Playoff Rap |
| Nov 2005 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NOR Playoff Rap |
| Nov 2005 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NOR Playoff Rap |
| Nov 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-NOR Playoff Rap |
| Nov 2005 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NOR Playoff Rap |
| Nov 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-NOR Playoff Rap |
| Nov 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-NOR Playoff |
| Nov 2005 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-NOR Playoff |
| Jul 2005 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-NOR |
| Aug 2004 | Simen Agdestein | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Outdoor Exhibition Match |
| Aug 2004 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Outdoor Exhibition Match |
| Aug 2004 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Open NOR Cafe Championship |
| Jul 2004 | Magnus Carlsen | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | ch-NOR |
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What is the head-to-head score between Simen Agdestein and Magnus Carlsen?
In 23 recorded games, Simen Agdestein has 5 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 11 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Simen Agdestein and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jul 2004 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Simen Agdestein and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.