Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh Candidates s/f 2007
Benko Gambit (A58) · ½-½ (Draw) · 21 moves · Round 2 · 28 May 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWCh Candidates s/f 2007
- Round2
- Date28 May 2007
- OpeningBenko Gambit (A58)
- Length21 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 13 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 (WCh Candidates s/f, 2007).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (WCh Candidates s/f, 2007).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh Candidates s/f 2007
This middlegame battle sees Levon Aronian take on Magnus Carlsen at WCh Candidates s/f in 2007. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Benko Gambit (A58) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 21 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.
After the contest, 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 13 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the WCh Candidates s/f, round 2, on 28 May 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at WCh Candidates s/f in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Benko Gambit (ECO code A58). 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 21 moves (41 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 Benko Gambit collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.