Ivan Cheparinov vs Levon Aronian
GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Ivan Cheparinov and Levon Aronian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Cheparinov leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheparinov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Aronian with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Ivan Cheparinov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Ivan Cheparinov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Ivan Cheparinov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Ivan Cheparinov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Ivan Cheparinov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Sochi FIDE GP |
| May 2008 | Ivan Cheparinov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2008 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| Mar 2003 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Internet Section 14-A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Cheparinov and Levon Aronian?
In 10 recorded games, Ivan Cheparinov has 1 wins, Levon Aronian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ivan Cheparinov and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2003 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Ivan Cheparinov and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.