Levon Aronian vs Ivan Saric
GM Levon Aronian (2721) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Levon Aronian and Ivan Saric have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2015 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Aronian leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Saric with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Jul 2024 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Saric | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Sep 2022 | Ivan Saric | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Mar 2022 | Levon Aronian | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Oct 2019 | Ivan Saric | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Italian Game | 22nd EU-chT |
| Jan 2019 | Ivan Saric | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 17th Gibraltar Masters |
| Oct 2017 | Ivan Saric | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21st chT-EU |
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Saric | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Ivan Saric?
In 11 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 2 wins, Ivan Saric has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2015 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.