Magnus Carlsen vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
Magnus Carlsen (36, GM, NOR) and Vasyl Ivanchuk (57, GM, UKR) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Carlsen leads with 7 wins to 3, with 15 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Cup 2023 saw Carlsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2840 and 2634, the Elo model gives Carlsen a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2840 vs 2634 (Δ +206)
With Magnus Carlsen as white
72% Magnus16% draw12% Vasyl
With Vasyl Ivanchuk as white
63% Magnus20% draw17% Vasyl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Magnus Carlsen | Vasyl Ivanchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2840 | 2634+13 |
| Peak rating | 2882 · May 2014 | 2787 · Oct 2007 |
| Peak age | 24 | 38 |
| World rank now | #1 | #97 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,091 | 1,498 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 43% |
| % black wins | 37% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2829 | 2611 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 205 |
Best Win
Magnus Carlsen
Vasyl Ivanchuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Magnus Carlsen
Vasyl Ivanchuk