Yi Wei vs Levon Aronian
GM Yi Wei (2758) · GM Levon Aronian (2725)
Yi Wei and Levon Aronian have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Wei leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 15 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wei | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wei with White | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Aronian with White | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wei | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wei | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Devin Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Sicilian | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Jun 2026 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jul 2025 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Sicilian | CHN YanChen GM Rapid |
| Jul 2025 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | CHN YanChen GM Rapid |
| Jul 2025 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | CHN YanChen GM Classical |
| Jul 2025 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Italian Game | CHN YanChen GM Classical |
| Jul 2025 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | CHN YanChen GM Classical |
| Jul 2025 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | CHN YanChen GM Classical |
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Classic Losers |
| May 2025 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com Classic Losers |
| May 2025 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Classic Losers |
| Jul 2022 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Devin Gambit | FTX Road to Miami KO |
| Jul 2022 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | FTX Road to Miami KO |
| Jul 2022 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | FTX Road to Miami KO |
| Jul 2022 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FTX Road to Miami KO |
| Jul 2022 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FTX Road to Miami KO |
| Jul 2022 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FTX Road to Miami KO |
| Jul 2022 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| May 2020 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| May 2020 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| May 2020 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| Jan 2017 | Levon Aronian | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2016 | Yi Wei | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yi Wei and Levon Aronian?
In 24 recorded games, Yi Wei has 4 wins, Levon Aronian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Yi Wei and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Yi Wei and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (5 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.