Levon Aronian vs Anton Korobov
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Levon Aronian and Anton Korobov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Aronian leads 6 wins to 2, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Korobov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Anton Korobov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Aug 2023 | Levon Aronian | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Anton Korobov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Warsaw Superbet Classic Blitz |
| May 2022 | Levon Aronian | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Warsaw Superbet Classic Blitz |
| May 2022 | Levon Aronian | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Warsaw Superbet Classic |
| Nov 2019 | Anton Korobov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Bucharest Superbet blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Levon Aronian | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bucharest Superbet blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Anton Korobov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bucharest Superbet Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Levon Aronian | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Levon Aronian | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Levon Aronian | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Anton Korobov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2004 | Anton Korobov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Anton Korobov?
In 13 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, Anton Korobov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2004 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.