Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020

English Opening (A22) · ½-½ (Draw) · 70 moves · Round 2.3 · 11 June 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Levon Aronian
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventClutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
  • Round2.3
  • Date11 June 2020
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A22)
  • Length70 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 132 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, ½-½ (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e5 3.g3 Bb4 4.e4 Bxc3 5.bxc3 O-O 6.f3 Re8 7.Nh3 c6 8.Nf2 d5 9.cxd5 cxd5 10.Bg2 b6 11.O-O Ba6 12.Re1 Nc6 13.d3 h6 14.exd5 Nxd5 15.f4 Rc8 16.c4 Nf6 17.fxe5 Rxe5 18.Rxe5 Nxe5 19.Bb2 Ned7 20.Qa4 Nc5 21.Qa3 Bb7 22.Bxb7 Nxb7 23.Qxa7 Nc5 24.Qa3 h5 25.Re1 Ng4 26.Nxg4 hxg4 27.Qc3 f6 28.Re3 Qd7 29.Qd4 Rd8 30.Qxd7 Rxd7 31.d4 Na4 32.Ba1 Rc7 33.c5 bxc5 34.Ra3 cxd4 35.Bxd4 Rc4 36.Be3 Nc3 37.Kf1 Kh7 38.Ke1 Kg6 39.Ra7 Rb4 40.Kd2 Nd5 41.Bc5 Rb2+ 42.Kd3 Rxh2 43.Rd7 Rh5 44.Bf8 Re5 45.Kd4 Nb6 46.Rxg7+ Kf5 47.Ra7 Re4+ 48.Kd3 Nc4 49.Bh6 Ne5+ 50.Kc3 Rc4+ 51.Kb3 Rd4 52.Rc7 Ke4 53.a4 Rd3+ 54.Rc3 Rxc3+ 55.Kxc3 Kd5 56.Bg7 Nf3 57.Bxf6 Nh2 58.Kb4 Kc6 59.Bd4 Kb7 60.Bg1 Nf3 61.Bf2 Nh2 62.Kb5 Ka8 63.a5 Kb7 64.a6+ Ka8 65.Kc6 Nf1 66.Kd5 Nxg3 67.Bxg3 Ka7 68.Ke4 Kxa6 69.Kf4 Kb5 70.Kxg4 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Levon Aronian at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A22) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 70 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian. 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 132 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the Clutch Chess Showdown Int, round 2.3, on 11 June 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A22). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 70 moves (139 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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