Luke J McShane vs Levon Aronian
GM Luke J McShane (2597) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Luke J McShane and Levon Aronian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Dec 2012. McShane leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | McShane | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McShane with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | McShane | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | McShane | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Luke J McShane | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | London Classic 4th |
| Jun 2012 | Levon Aronian | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 7th Moscow Tal Mem |
| Jun 2012 | Levon Aronian | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2011 | Levon Aronian | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 3rd London Classic |
| Feb 2007 | Luke J McShane | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2006-07 |
| Nov 2003 | Levon Aronian | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
| Mar 2003 | Levon Aronian | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet f 4th |
| Mar 2003 | Luke J McShane | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet f 4th |
| Dec 2002 | Levon Aronian | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 41st Wch U20 |
| Jan 1992 | Luke J McShane | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Wch U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Luke J McShane and Levon Aronian?
In 10 recorded games, Luke J McShane has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Luke J McShane and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Dec 2012.
What openings do Luke J McShane and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.