Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Ruy Lopez (C91) · 1-0 (Levon Aronian won) · 48 moves · Round 2.11 · 1 July 2021

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White
Levon Aronian
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLevon Aronian
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Levon Aronian won
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round2.11
  • Date1 July 2021
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C91)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 177 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 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

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The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.d4 d6 9.c3 Bg4 10.Be3 exd4 11.cxd4 Na5 12.h3 Nxb3 13.axb3 Bd7 14.Bd2 Qc8 15.Ba5 Qb7 16.Nbd2 c5 17.d5 Bd8 18.b4 Bxa5 19.Rxa5 Qb6 20.Qb3 Rfe8 21.Qa3 h6 22.bxc5 dxc5 23.b4 cxb4 24.Qxb4 Rac8 25.Ra2 Rc7 26.Raa1 Bc8 27.Qd4 Qxd4 28.Nxd4 Bd7 29.f3 a5 30.Reb1 a4 31.Nxb5 Rc2 32.Nf1 Ra8 33.Na3 Rc3 34.Rc1 Rac8 35.Rxc3 Rxc3 36.Ng3 Ne8 37.Ne2 Rd3 38.Nc4 Bb5 39.Ne5 Rd2 40.Nc3 Nd6 41.Nxb5 Nxb5 42.Rxa4 f5 43.h4 fxe4 44.fxe4 Kf8 45.Nf3 Rd3 46.Kf2 Ke7 47.Kg3 Nc3 48.Rc4 1-0

A full-length game in which Levon Aronian was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C91) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 48 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, 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 177 of 237.

Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 2.11, on 1 July 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C91). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Levon Aronian won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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