Levon Aronian vs Denis Lazavik
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Levon Aronian and Denis Lazavik have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Aronian leads 7 wins to 3, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Lazavik with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Levon Aronian | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Levon Aronian | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Jul 2025 | Levon Aronian | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Levon Aronian | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | CCT Final RR |
| Jun 2024 | Levon Aronian | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Levon Aronian | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chessable Play In Match |
| Mar 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Play In Match |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Denis Lazavik?
In 14 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 7 wins, Denis Lazavik has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Mar 2023 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.