Awonder Liang vs Levon Aronian
GM Awonder Liang (2685) · GM Levon Aronian (2725)
Awonder Liang and Levon Aronian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Liang leads 3 wins to 3, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liang | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liang with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liang | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liang | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Awonder Liang | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Saint Louis Rapid 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | Indian Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Oct 2025 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Levon Aronian | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA 2024 |
| Oct 2022 | Awonder Liang | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-USA |
| Aug 2021 | Awonder Liang | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Awonder Liang and Levon Aronian?
In 15 recorded games, Awonder Liang has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Awonder Liang and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Awonder Liang and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.