Jorden Van Foreest vs Levon Aronian
GM Jorden Van Foreest (2728) · GM Levon Aronian (2721)
Jorden Van Foreest and Levon Aronian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Foreest leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Foreest | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreest with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Foreest | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Foreest | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 13th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2026 | Jorden Van Foreest | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Aronian | Jorden Van Foreest | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Aronian | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Saint Louis Rapid 2026 |
| Jan 2024 | Levon Aronian | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-World Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Levon Aronian | Jorden Van Foreest | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Feb 2022 | Levon Aronian | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Levon Aronian | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Levon Aronian | Jorden Van Foreest | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Sep 2020 | Jorden Van Foreest | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Bundesliga 1920 final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jorden Van Foreest and Levon Aronian?
In 14 recorded games, Jorden Van Foreest has 4 wins, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Jorden Van Foreest and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Jorden Van Foreest and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.