Levon Aronian vs Baadur Jobava
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Levon Aronian and Baadur Jobava have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2000 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Aronian leads 12 wins to 0, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Jobava with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Nov 2015 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Jan 2015 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2012 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2010 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Olympiad-39 |
| Aug 2006 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Aug 2005 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 15th EU-chT |
| Oct 2004 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Olympiad-36 |
| May 2004 | Baadur Jobava | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5th ch-EU |
| Oct 2000 | Levon Aronian | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Baadur Jobava?
In 16 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 12 wins, Baadur Jobava has 0 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2000 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.