Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 66 moves · Round 2.14 · 1 July 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round2.14
  • Date1 July 2021
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 179 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, ½-½ (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 0-1 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 d5 3.e3 Bg4 4.f3 Bd7 5.g4 c5 6.c3 Qb6 7.Qb3 e6 8.Nd2 c4 9.Qc2 Bd6 10.Bxd6 Qxd6 11.e4 Qc7 12.e5 Ng8 13.Ne2 Nc6 14.f4 h5 15.gxh5 Rxh5 16.Rg1 Kf8 17.Nf3 Nge7 18.Ng3 Rh6 19.Qd2 b5 20.a3 a5 21.h4 f5 22.Be2 Nd8 23.Kf2 a4 24.Rg2 Nf7 25.Rag1 Rh8 26.h5 Nh6 27.Ng5 Ra6 28.Nf1 Be8 29.Ne3 Neg8 30.Bf3 Qe7 31.Ke1 Bf7 32.Kd1 Ra7 33.Kc1 Rd7 34.Nxd5 Rxd5 35.Nxf7 Nxf7 36.Bxd5 exd5 37.Rxg7 Ngh6 38.Qg2 Ng4 39.Rxg4 fxg4 40.Qxg4 Ke8 41.f5 Nxe5 42.dxe5 Qxe5 43.f6 Qe3+ 44.Kb1 Qe4+ 45.Qxe4+ dxe4 46.Rh1 Kf7 47.h6 Kxf6 48.Kc1 Rd8 49.Rd1 Rd3 50.Rh1 Rd8 51.h7 Kg7 52.Rh5 Re8 53.Kd2 e3+ 54.Ke2 Kh8 55.Rxb5 Kxh7 56.Rb4 Kg6 57.Rxc4 Ra8 58.Kxe3 Kf5 59.Kd3 Ke5 60.Rb4 Kd5 61.c4+ Kc6 62.Kc3 Ra5 63.Rb5 Ra7 64.Kb4 Ra8 65.Ra5 Rb8+ 66.Kc3 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Indian Defenses (A45) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 66 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

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 179 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 2.14, on 1 July 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (131 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?

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