Levon Aronian vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
34
Aronian wins
47
draws
22
Mamedyarov wins
103
games
Levon Aronian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 103 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Aronian leads 34 wins to 22, with 47 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (10 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 46 | 13 | 23 | 10 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 57 | 21 | 24 | 12 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 45 | 20 | 13 | 12 |
| Classical | 34 | 7 | 21 | 6 |
| Rapid | 24 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 103 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Apr 2023 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| May 2022 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Feb 2022 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Sep 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Aug 2021 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Aimchess US Rapid KO |
| Aug 2021 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chessable Masters KO |
| Aug 2021 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chessable Masters KO |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chessable Masters KO |
| Aug 2021 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Chessable Masters KO |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters KO |
| Aug 2021 | Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chessable Masters KO |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Jun 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 103 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 34 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 22 wins, and they have drawn 47 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 103 games between them, from May 2004 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (10 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.