Levon Aronian vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Levon Aronian (2721) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2689)
Levon Aronian and Matthias Bluebaum have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2013 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Aronian leads 8 wins to 1, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Bluebaum with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 59th Biel GMT Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 59th Biel GMT Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 59th Biel GMT Classical |
| Jul 2026 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 59th Biel GMT Rapid |
| Jul 2026 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | - | 59th Biel GMT Chess960 |
| Jul 2026 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | ? | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | ACCENTUS Chess960 Masters |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Dec 2024 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | chT-World Rapid |
| Feb 2021 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Apr 2018 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| May 2013 | Levon Aronian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Mitropa Simul |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 16 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 8 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 2013 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.