Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik
Magnus Carlsen (36, GM, NOR) and Vladimir Kramnik (51, GM, RUS) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Carlsen leads with 6 wins to 5, with 16 draws — a 59% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Open World Blitz Championship 2019 saw Carlsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2840 and 2753, the Elo model gives Carlsen a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2840 vs 2753 (Δ +87)
With Magnus Carlsen as white
56% Magnus22% draw22% Vladimir
With Vladimir Kramnik as white
44% Magnus26% draw29% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Magnus Carlsen | Vladimir Kramnik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2840 | 2753 |
| Peak rating | 2882 · May 2014 | 2817 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 24 | 41 |
| World rank now | #1 | #16 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #1 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,091 | 630 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 43% |
| % black wins | 37% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2812 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 0 |
Best Win
Magnus Carlsen
Vladimir Kramnik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Magnus Carlsen
Vladimir Kramnik