Loek Van Wely vs Levon Aronian
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Loek Van Wely and Levon Aronian have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Wely leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Aronian with White | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Loek Van Wely | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Jan 2017 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2015 | Loek Van Wely | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2014 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2013 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2012 | Loek Van Wely | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2009 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Nov 2008 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-38 |
| Mar 2008 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2008 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2006 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Feb 2005 | Levon Aronian | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bundesliga 2004-05 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Levon Aronian?
In 18 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.