Arkadij Naiditsch vs Levon Aronian
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
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
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Blitz 2025 |
| Apr 2019 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2018 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2017 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Grenke Chess Classic 3rd |
| Jun 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2012 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Olympiad-40 |
| Nov 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18th chT-EU |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Mainz Classic rap Prelim |
| Jul 2009 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Mainz Classic rap Prelim |
| Aug 2006 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 34th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Aug 2005 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Feb 2004 | Levon Aronian | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-GER Internet g/5' |
| Feb 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-GER Internet g/5' |
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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.