Ernesto Inarkiev vs Levon Aronian
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Levon Aronian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Inarkiev leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Levon Aronian | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2017 | Levon Aronian | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| Dec 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 31st EU-Cup |
| May 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS 22nd |
| Nov 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Aug 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Aug 2009 | Levon Aronian | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Dec 2007 | Levon Aronian | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2007 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2007 | Levon Aronian | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Levon Aronian?
In 12 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 0 wins, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2007 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.