Alireza Firouzja vs Levon Aronian
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Alireza Firouzja and Levon Aronian have played 79 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Firouzja leads 27 wins to 21, with 31 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 39 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| Aronian with White | 40 | 8 | 18 | 14 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 54 | 22 | 14 | 18 |
| Rapid | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Most recent 30 of 79 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Superbet POL Rapid |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | CCT Final RR |
| Sep 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | Julius Baer GenCup D1 L |
| Sep 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Julius Baer GenCup D1 L |
| Aug 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Apr 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Sep 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Italian Game | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Levon Aronian | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Levon Aronian?
In 79 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 27 wins, Levon Aronian has 21 wins, and they have drawn 31 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 79 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.