Gawain C B Maroroa Jones vs Levon Aronian
GM Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (2639) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Levon Aronian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2012 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Jones leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jones | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Aronian with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jones | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jones | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Apr 2021 | Levon Aronian | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Oct 2018 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Douglas IoM Open |
| Oct 2015 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | London Classic 4th |
Interactive board, all 13 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Levon Aronian?
In 13 recorded games, Gawain C B Maroroa Jones has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2012 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (4 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.