Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, GRENKE Chess Classic 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 7.3 · 27 April 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLevon Aronian
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventGRENKE Chess Classic 2019
- Round7.3
- Date27 April 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 107 of 237 between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian in the Rama Chess database (2004–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 82–40 with 115 draws.
Previous game: Aronian vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Blitz 2018, 2018).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, 1-0 (7th Norway Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, GRENKE Chess Classic 2019
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Levon Aronian at GRENKE Chess Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian?
In the 237 games between them in our database (2004 to 2024) Carlsen leads 82–40 with 115 draws. This game is number 107 of 237.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?
At the GRENKE Chess Classic 2019, round 7.3, on 27 April 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at GRENKE Chess Classic 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.