Sergei Movsesian vs Levon Aronian
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Sergei Movsesian and Levon Aronian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Movsesian leads 0 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% 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 | Movsesian | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Aronian with White | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Sergei Movsesian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Levon Aronian | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | London System | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Levon Aronian | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 25th EU-Cup |
| Jan 2009 | Levon Aronian | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Dec 2008 | Levon Aronian | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Dec 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Dec 2004 | Sergei Movsesian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2004-05 |
| Nov 2002 | Levon Aronian | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | English Opening | Bundesliga 2002-03 |
| Jan 1996 | Levon Aronian | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Richter-Veresov Attack | ch-ARM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Levon Aronian?
In 12 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 0 wins, Levon Aronian has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Rat Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.