Bogdan-Daniel Deac vs Levon Aronian
GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac (2651) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Levon Aronian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in May 2025. Deac leads 4 wins to 4, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Deac | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deac with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Deac | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Deac | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Apr 2025 | Levon Aronian | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Levon Aronian | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Superbet POL Rapid |
| Dec 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Levon Aronian | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Levon Aronian | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Levon Aronian | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | London System | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| May 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Jun 2021 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Oct 2018 | Levon Aronian | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Levon Aronian?
In 14 recorded games, Bogdan-Daniel Deac has 4 wins, Levon Aronian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2018 to May 2025.
What openings do Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.