Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer have played 53 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Carlsen leads 32 wins to 1, with 20 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 30 | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| Keymer with White | 23 | 10 | 12 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 28 | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Rapid | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Classical | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ? | ? | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 53 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Keymer,Vincent | Carlsen,M | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 14th Norway Armageddon |
| Jun 2026 | Keymer,Vincent | Carlsen,M | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14th Norway Chess 2026 |
| May 2026 | Carlsen,M | Keymer,Vincent | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14th Norway Armageddon |
| May 2026 | Carlsen,M | Keymer,Vincent | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14th Norway Chess 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Feb 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Round-Robin |
| Jan 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Réti Opening | CCT Final RR |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | English Opening: Chimer System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| Mar 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Karlsruhe Grenke |
| Mar 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Karlsruhe Grenke |
| Mar 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer?
In 53 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 32 wins, Vincent Keymer has 1 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 53 games between them, from Apr 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.