Yannick Pelletier vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Yannick Pelletier (2519) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Yannick Pelletier and Magnus Carlsen have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2005 and the most recent in Nov 2015. Pelletier leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pelletier | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelletier with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Carlsen with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pelletier | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pelletier | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | Yannick Pelletier | 0-1 | English Opening | 20th chT-EU |
| Jul 2011 | Magnus Carlsen | Yannick Pelletier | 1-0 | French Defense | Biel Accentus |
| Jul 2011 | Yannick Pelletier | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Biel Accentus |
| Jul 2008 | Yannick Pelletier | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41st Biel GM |
| Jul 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | Yannick Pelletier | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41st Biel GM |
| Jul 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | Yannick Pelletier | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Biel GM |
| Jul 2006 | Magnus Carlsen | Yannick Pelletier | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Biel GM |
| Jul 2006 | Yannick Pelletier | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Biel GM |
| Jul 2005 | Yannick Pelletier | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Biel GM |
| Jul 2005 | Magnus Carlsen | Yannick Pelletier | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Biel GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yannick Pelletier and Magnus Carlsen?
In 10 recorded games, Yannick Pelletier has 3 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Yannick Pelletier and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2005 to Nov 2015.
What openings do Yannick Pelletier and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.