Prepare against Levon Aronian
GM · United States · World #23 classical · FIDE ID 13300474
Our database contains 5,767 games by Levon Aronian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Levon Aronian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Levon Aronian before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,721 | 2,830 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,750 | 2,830 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,715 | 2,871 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,767 | 2,186 | 2,453 | 1,128 | 37.9% |
| As White | 2,896 | 1,304 | 1,120 | 472 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 2,871 | 882 | 1,333 | 656 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Levon Aronian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Levon Aronian's side.
First moves as White (2,877 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,224 | 42.5% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 997 | 34.7% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 386 | 13.4% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 247 | 8.6% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 16 | 0.6% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 64.2% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Aronian usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Aronian usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Aronian usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Aronian usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Aronian usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Aronian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 865 | 68.7% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 243 | 19.3% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 100 | 7.9% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 23 | 1.8% | 52.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 1.2% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 0.8% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,051 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 795 | 75.6% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 226 | 21.5% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 17 | 1.6% | 76.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 0.7% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Levon Aronian's chess games
All 5,767 games by Levon Aronian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 2,186 wins, 2,453 draws, 1,128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 224 | 120/54/50 | 53.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 212 | 85/94/33 | 40.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 189 | 76/94/19 | 40.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 129 | 53/56/20 | 41.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 124 | 71/40/13 | 57.3% |
| D02 | London System | 90 | 47/29/14 | 52.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 88 | 28/50/10 | 31.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 86 | 33/35/18 | 38.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 75 | 29/33/13 | 38.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 72 | 36/25/11 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 231 | 50/148/33 | 21.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 207 | 36/128/43 | 17.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 198 | 63/92/43 | 31.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 124 | 36/64/24 | 29.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 113 | 25/75/13 | 22.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 112 | 29/56/27 | 25.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 111 | 42/42/27 | 37.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 93 | 25/40/28 | 26.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 75 | 18/41/16 | 24.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 74 | 19/31/24 | 25.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,882 | Saint Louis Rapid | D02 |
| Dec 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,832 | 10th London Classic | D00 |
| Nov 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,817 | Tata Steel India blitz | A31 |
| Oct 2011 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,817 | 4th Grand Slam Final | D24 |
| Aug 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,814 | Sinquefield Cup 3rd | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 398 | 305 | 2,679 |
| Saint Louis Blitz | 2025 | 126 | 69.5 | 2,804 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 126 | 81.5 | 2,766 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 113 | 70 | 2,747 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 101 | 65.5 | 2,779 |
| Speed Chess | 2022 | 91 | 42 | 2,719 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | 2014 | 75 | 45 | 2,816 |
| Saint Louis Rapid | 2025 | 63 | 37 | 2,833 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Magnus Carlsen (239 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (217 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (184 games) · Fabiano Caruana (176 games) · Wesley So (176 games) · Alexander Grischuk (140 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (135 games) · Viswanathan Anand (128 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Levon Aronian's chess games?
5,767 games by Levon Aronian, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Levon Aronian has played.
What does Levon Aronian play on the first move as White?
Across 2,877 games with White in our database, Levon Aronian opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Levon Aronian answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Levon Aronian play as White?
As White, Levon Aronian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (224 games, 53.6% win rate); Indian Defense (212 games, 40.1% win rate); Slav Defense (189 games, 40.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,896 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Levon Aronian play as Black?
As Black, Levon Aronian most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (231 games, 21.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (207 games, 17.4% win rate); Indian Defense (198 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,871 games.
What is Levon Aronian's FIDE rating?
Levon Aronian is currently rated 2,721 in classical chess, 2,750 in rapid and 2,715 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,830 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Levon Aronian played?
Our database contains 5,767 games by Levon Aronian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,186 wins, 2,453 draws, 1,128 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Levon Aronian?
5,767 games by Levon Aronian reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.