Aleksey Dreev vs Levon Aronian
GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Aleksey Dreev and Levon Aronian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Dreev leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dreev | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreev with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dreev | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dreev | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Play In |
| Nov 2021 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Dreev | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Oct 2019 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Jun 2014 | Alexey Dreev | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2005 | Alexey Dreev | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Stepanakert A |
| Aug 2005 | Alexey Dreev | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Mar 2004 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik Blitz |
| Mar 2004 | Alexey Dreev | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21st Reykjavik Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Levon Aronian?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 1 wins, Levon Aronian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.