Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Blitz 2019

English Opening (A13) · ½-½ (Draw) · 40 moves · Round 8.1 · 13 August 2019

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White
Levon Aronian
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteLevon Aronian
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSaint Louis Blitz 2019
  • Round8.1
  • Date13 August 2019
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A13)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 113 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: Carlsen vs Aronian, 0-1 (Saint Louis Rapid 2019, 2019).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Blitz 2019

1.c4 e6 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.Nc3 Ne7 5.e4 c5 6.d3 Nbc6 7.Be3 d6 8.h4 h6 9.f4 h5 10.Nf3 Nd4 11.O-O Nec6 12.Rb1 b6 13.Ne2 Nxf3+ 14.Bxf3 e5 15.Bf2 exf4 16.gxf4 Bg4 17.Nc3 Bd4 18.e5 Rc8 19.exd6 Qxh4 20.Qe1+ Kd7 21.Bxc6+ Rxc6 22.Bxd4 Qxe1 23.Rbxe1 cxd4 24.Nb5 a6 25.Re7+ Kd8 26.Nc7 Rxd6 27.Rxf7 Bf5 28.Re1 Rd7 29.Rxd7+ Kxd7 30.Nd5 Bxd3 31.Rd1 Bf5 32.Rxd4 Kd6 33.b4 Kc6 34.Ne7+ Kc7 35.Nxf5 gxf5 36.Rd5 Re8 37.Rxf5 Re4 38.c5 Rxb4 39.cxb6+ Kxb6 40.Kg2 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Levon Aronian was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A13) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 40 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 113 of 237.

Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Saint Louis Blitz 2019, round 8.1, on 13 August 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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