Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
Alekhine's Defense (B03) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 37 moves · Round 2.2 · 11 June 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventClutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
- Round2.2
- Date11 June 2020
- OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B03)
- Length37 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 130 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 (Lindores Abbey Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
This middlegame battle sees Levon Aronian take on Magnus Carlsen at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Alekhine's Defense (B03) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 37 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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 130 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Clutch Chess Showdown Int, round 2.2, on 11 June 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B03). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (74 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.