Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th London Classic 2019
King's Indian Defense (E60) · ½-½ (Draw) · 81 moves · Round 2.2 · 7 December 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event11th London Classic 2019
- Round2.2
- Date7 December 2019
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E60)
- Length81 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 121 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, 1-0 (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, 1-0 (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th London Classic 2019
In this encounter Levon Aronian had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E60) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 81 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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. 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 121 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 11th London Classic 2019, round 2.2, on 7 December 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E60). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 81 moves (162 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.