Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, WCh Candidates s/f 2007
Queen's Indian Defense (E12) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 5 · 1 June 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLevon Aronian
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWCh Candidates s/f 2007
- Round5
- Date1 June 2007
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E12)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 16 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, 1-0 (WCh Candidates s/f, 2007).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (WCh Candidates s/f, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, WCh Candidates s/f 2007
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Levon Aronian at WCh Candidates s/f in 2007. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E12) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 49 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.
After the contest, 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 16 of 237.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?
At the WCh Candidates s/f, round 5, on 1 June 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at WCh Candidates s/f in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E12). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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.