Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 2.7 · 6 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLevon Aronian
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventOpera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
- Round2.7
- Date6 February 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 158 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, ½-½ (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2021).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D38), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 47 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 158 of 237.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?
At the Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, round 2.7, on 6 February 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.