Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020

Sicilian Defense (B30) · ½-½ (Draw) · 63 moves · Round 2.11 · 12 June 2020

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

Game summary

  • WhiteLevon Aronian
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventClutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
  • Round2.11
  • Date12 June 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 138 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 (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e6 4.O-O Nge7 5.Re1 a6 6.Bf1 d5 7.exd5 Nxd5 8.d4 Nf6 9.Be3 Be7 10.c4 O-O 11.Nc3 cxd4 12.Nxd4 Ne5 13.h3 Bd7 14.Bf4 Ng6 15.Bg3 Qb6 16.Nb3 Bc6 17.Qd4 Qb4 18.Rad1 a5 19.Bd6 Bxd6 20.Qxd6 Rfd8 21.Qxd8+ Rxd8 22.Rxd8+ Nf8 23.Rd2 a4 24.Nc1 a3 25.Nd3 Qxc4 26.Rc1 axb2 27.Rxb2 Qd4 28.Nb5 Bxb5 29.Rxb5 b6 30.a4 Nd5 31.a5 bxa5 32.Rxa5 g5 33.Rac5 Ng6 34.R5c4 Qa7 35.Nb4 Nxb4 36.Rxb4 Kg7 37.Rb5 Kf6 38.Rc3 h6 39.Rf3+ Kg7 40.g3 Ne7 41.Re5 Nc6 42.Re4 Qc5 43.h4 Nd4 44.Rd3 e5 45.hxg5 hxg5 46.Rexd4 exd4 47.g4 Kf6 48.Rf3+ Ke7 49.Rg3 Qc1 50.Kg2 Qc6+ 51.Kg1 Qc1 52.Kg2 Qd1 53.Bd3 Kd6 54.Bf5 Kc5 55.Rh3 Kc4 56.Rg3 d3 57.Rxd3 Qxd3 58.Bxd3+ Kxd3 59.f4 gxf4 60.Kf3 f6 61.Kxf4 Ke2 62.g5 fxg5+ 63.Kxg5 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Levon Aronian take on Magnus Carlsen at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B30), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 63 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. 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 138 of 237.

Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Clutch Chess Showdown Int, round 2.11, on 12 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (125 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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