Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh Candidates s/f 2007
Queen's Indian Defense (E14) · 1-0 (Levon Aronian won) · 40 moves · Round 4 · 31 May 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Levon Aronian won
- EventWCh Candidates s/f 2007
- Round4
- Date31 May 2007
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E14)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 15 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 (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 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E14) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 40 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.
After the contest, Levon Aronian won with the white pieces. 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 15 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the WCh Candidates s/f, round 4, on 31 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 Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E14). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Levon Aronian won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.