Gata Kamsky vs Levon Aronian
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Gata Kamsky and Levon Aronian have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Aronian with White | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Blitz | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Levon Aronian | G Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Feb 2024 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Sep 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | London System | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jul 2022 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Dec 2013 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 1st Sinquefield Cup |
| Sep 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st Sinquefield Cup |
| Dec 2012 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jan 2012 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8th WchT |
| Aug 2010 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 17th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Aug 2009 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Mar 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | London System | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Corus |
| Oct 2008 | Levon Aronian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening | 24th EU-Cup |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Sochi FIDE GP |
| Jan 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Levon Aronian?
In 24 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 14 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.