Levon Aronian vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
14
Aronian wins
44
draws
13
Radjabov wins
71
games
Levon Aronian and Teimour Radjabov have played 71 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Aronian leads 14 wins to 13, with 44 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 33 | 7 | 19 | 7 |
| Radjabov with White | 38 | 7 | 25 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 35 | 7 | 24 | 4 |
| Blitz | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 |
| Rapid | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 71 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | World Blitz 2025 |
| Sep 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Jun 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Mar 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Jan 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Jan 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Airthings Masters KO |
| Jan 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Airthings Masters KO |
| Jan 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Airthings Masters KO |
| Jan 2021 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Jan 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Jul 2017 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Nov 2016 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2014 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Catalan | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Teimour Radjabov?
In 71 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 14 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 13 wins, and they have drawn 44 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 71 games between them, from May 2004 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games), followed by the Scotch Game (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.