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Arkadij Naiditsch vs Levon Aronian

GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

2
Naiditsch wins
6
draws
9
Aronian wins
17
games

Arkadij Naiditsch and Levon Aronian have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Naiditsch leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNaiditschDrawsAronian
Naiditsch with White7142
Aronian with White10127

Results by time format

FormatGamesNaiditschDrawsAronian
Classical9045
Rapid5023
Blitz3201

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNaiditschDrawsAronian
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2011
C60Ruy Lopez2101
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1001
B06Modern Defense1010
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo1001
B90Sicilian: Najdorf1010
C47Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation1010
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1-0Sicilian: RossolimoWorld Blitz 2025
Apr 2019Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorf6th Grenke Chess Classic
Apr 2018Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1-0English Opening5th Grenke Chess Classic
Apr 2017Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1-0English Opening4th Grenke Chess Classic
Feb 2015Arkadij NaiditschLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Scotch VariationGrenke Chess Classic 3rd
Jun 2014Arkadij NaiditschLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Modern DefenseWch Rapid
Jan 2014Arkadij NaiditschLevon Aronian0-1Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense76th Tata Steel Masters
Sep 2012Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1-0English Opening: Mikenas VariationOlympiad-40
Nov 2011Arkadij NaiditschLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense18th chT-EU
Nov 2009Arkadij NaiditschLevon Aronian1-0Ruy Lopez4th World Blitz
Nov 2009Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch0-1Benoni Defense4th World Blitz
Aug 2009Arkadij NaiditschLevon Aronian0-1Ruy LopezMainz Classic rap Prelim
Jul 2009Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemMainz Classic rap Prelim
Aug 2006Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian Defense34th Dortmund SuperGM
Aug 2005Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianMainz Ordix Open
Feb 2004Levon AronianArkadij Naiditsch1-0Queen's Indian Defensech-GER Internet g/5'
Feb 2004Arkadij NaiditschLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defensech-GER Internet g/5'
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Levon Aronian?

In 17 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, Levon Aronian has 9 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.

How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 2004 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.