Levon Aronian vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Levon Aronian and Grigoriy Oparin have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Aronian leads 7 wins to 6, with 6 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Oparin with White | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | G Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | ch-USA 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Levon Aronian | G Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | G Oparin | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Levon Aronian | G Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Saint Louis Rapid |
| May 2025 | G Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Feb 2025 | Levon Aronian | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | G Oparin | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | ch-USA 2024 |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Levon Aronian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Levon Aronian | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Jan 2024 | Levon Aronian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Jan 2024 | Levon Aronian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | American Cup Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Catalan | Berlin FIDE GP 3 Pool A |
| Mar 2022 | Levon Aronian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Berlin FIDE GP 3 Pool A |
| Oct 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jan 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 19 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 7 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.