Alexander Morozevich vs Levon Aronian
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Alexander Morozevich and Levon Aronian have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2005 and the most recent in Nov 2014. Morozevich leads 7 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Aronian with White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Dec 2012 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jun 2012 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7th Moscow Tal Mem |
| Jun 2012 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Catalan | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2009 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Corus |
| Jun 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Jun 2008 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st |
| Mar 2008 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Sep 2007 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Tournament |
| Sep 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Tournament |
| Mar 2007 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2007 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Nov 2006 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Aug 2005 | Alexander Morozevich | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Levon Aronian?
In 26 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 7 wins, Levon Aronian has 8 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Aug 2005 to Nov 2014.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.