M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Levon Aronian
GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
M. Amin Tabatabaei and Levon Aronian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Tabatabaei leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabatabaei with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Aronian with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Gunderam Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Levon Aronian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Levon Aronian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chennai GM |
| Oct 2024 | Levon Aronian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Levon Aronian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Levon Aronian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Levon Aronian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Mar 2023 | Levon Aronian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Gunderam Gambit | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Aug 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad-44 |
| Oct 2021 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE Grand Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between M. Amin Tabatabaei and Levon Aronian?
In 12 recorded games, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have M. Amin Tabatabaei and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Dec 2025.
What openings do M. Amin Tabatabaei and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.