Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Sicilian Defense (B31) · ½-½ (Draw) · 68 moves · Round 2.22 · 2 July 2021

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White
Levon Aronian
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLevon Aronian
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round2.22
  • Date2 July 2021
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B31)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 185 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, 0-1 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (San Fermin Masters Final, 2021).

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.O-O Bg7 5.d3 Nf6 6.Nc3 O-O 7.e5 Ne8 8.Bxc6 dxc6 9.h3 Nc7 10.Be3 Ne6 11.Ne4 b6 12.Qd2 Bb7 13.Rae1 c4 14.dxc4 c5 15.Bh6 Qxd2 16.Bxd2 Rfd8 17.Bc3 Bh6 18.b3 Rd7 19.g3 Rad8 20.Re2 Rd1 21.Nfd2 Rxf1+ 22.Kxf1 Bxd2 23.Nxd2 g5 24.Re3 Kg7 25.Rd3 Kg6 26.Rxd8 Nxd8 27.f3 h5 28.h4 gxh4 29.gxh4 Ne6 30.Kf2 Kf5 31.Nf1 Kf4 32.Bd2+ Kxe5 33.Ng3 f6 34.Bc3+ Kf4 35.Nxh5+ Kf5 36.Ng3+ Kg6 37.h5+ Kf7 38.h6 Ng5 39.Bd2 Nxf3 40.Nf5 Ne5 41.Bf4 Ng6 42.Bb8 Be4 43.Ne3 Nf8 44.Bxa7 Nd7 45.c3 e6 46.b4 Kg6 47.b5 Kxh6 48.Nd1 Kg5 49.Nb2 Bc2 50.Ke3 f5 51.Kd2 Bb1 52.Na4 Bxa2 53.Nxb6 Nxb6 54.Bxb6 Bxc4 55.Ke3 f4+ 56.Ke4 Bd5+ 57.Ke5 c4 58.Bf2 Kg4 59.b6 Kf3 60.Bh4 Kg4 61.Bf2 f3 62.Be1 Kh3 63.Kf4 Kg2 64.Ke3 e5 65.Bh4 Bb7 66.Be1 Bd5 67.Bh4 Bb7 68.Be1 Bd5 1/2-1/2

Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B31), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 68 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 185 of 237.

Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 2.22, on 2 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 68 moves (136 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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