Peter Svidler vs Levon Aronian
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
14
Svidler wins
38
draws
14
Aronian wins
66
games
Peter Svidler and Levon Aronian have played 66 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Svidler leads 14 wins to 14, with 38 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 24 | 5 | 15 | 4 |
| Aronian with White | 42 | 9 | 23 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 38 | 5 | 26 | 7 |
| Blitz | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Rapid | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 66 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Sep 2023 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | chT-World Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Feb 2023 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Airthings Play In Match |
| Jun 2021 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| Jun 2021 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| May 2021 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Dec 2019 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2019 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Dec 2018 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2017 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| Aug 2017 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Sinquefield Cup 5th |
| Jul 2017 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Sep 2016 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 10th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Sep 2016 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10th Moscow Tal Blitz Memorial |
| Aug 2016 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th Sinquefield Cup |
| Mar 2016 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2016 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Candidates Tournament |
| Nov 2015 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Oct 2015 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Norway Chess |
| Jun 2014 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Norway Chess Blitz 2nd |
| Mar 2014 | Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2014 | Levon Aronian | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Candidates Tournament |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Levon Aronian?
In 66 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 14 wins, Levon Aronian has 14 wins, and they have drawn 38 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 66 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.