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Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

83
Carlsen wins
114
draws
41
Aronian wins
238
games

Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian have played 238 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Carlsen leads 83 wins to 41, with 114 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (8 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsAronian
Carlsen with White119494921
Aronian with White119346520

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsAronian
Blitz103474313
Classical87215016
Rapid48152112

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsAronian
D38Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense8350
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense7142
C54Italian Game: Classical Variation7151
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo7151
E15Queen's Indian Defense7061
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense6213
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed6411
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo6240

Most recent 30 of 238 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jan 2026Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: RossolimoTitled Tue
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0Ruy Lopez: OpenWorld Blitz 2024
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0Sicilian: NajdorfCCT Final RR
Dec 2024Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2SicilianCCT Final RR
Oct 2024Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Sep 2024Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical VariationJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen0-1Van 't Kruijs OpeningJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1/2-1/2English OpeningJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Sep 2024Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Réti OpeningJulius Baer GenCup D1 w
Dec 2023Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedWch Blitz
Dec 2023Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen0-1Queen's Gambit DeclinedTitled Tue Late
Aug 2023Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianTitled Tue Early
Jun 2023Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian0-1Nimzovich-Larsen attackGlobal Chess League
Jun 2023Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseGlobal Chess League
Jun 2023Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedAimchess Play In Open
May 2023Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoWarsaw Superbet Blitz
May 2023Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0Danish GambitWarsaw Superbet Blitz
May 2023Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2SicilianWarsaw Superbet Rapid
Apr 2023Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianChessable Masters Div 1 Lose
Apr 2023Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen0-1Caro-KannChessable Masters Div 1 Lose
Jan 2023Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Catalan85th Tata Steel Masters
Sep 2022Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: RossolimoJulius Baer GenCup KO
Sep 2022Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian0-1Queen's Gambit AcceptedJulius Baer GenCup KO
Sep 2022Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen0-1Indian DefenseJulius Baer GenCup KO
Sep 2022Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0Queen's Pawn GameJulius Baer GenCup KO
Sep 2022Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1-0Réti OpeningJulius Baer GenCup Prelim
Sep 2022Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Bogo-Indian DefenseSinquefield Cup 9th+
Aug 2022Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn GameMiami FTX Crypto Cup
Aug 2022Levon AronianMagnus Carlsen0-1Indian DefenseMiami FTX Crypto Cup
Aug 2022Magnus CarlsenLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Indian DefenseMiami FTX Crypto Cup
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian?

In 238 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 83 wins, Levon Aronian has 41 wins, and they have drawn 114 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 238 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Jan 2026.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (8 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.