Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, San Fermin Masters Final 2021
Sicilian Defense (B50) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 50 moves · Round 3.2 · 11 July 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventSan Fermin Masters Final 2021
- Round3.2
- Date11 July 2021
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B50)
- Length50 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 188 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, 0-1 (San Fermin Masters Final, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (San Fermin Masters Final, 2021).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, San Fermin Masters Final 2021
This full-length game sees Levon Aronian take on Magnus Carlsen at San Fermin Masters Final in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B50) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 50 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.
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 black pieces. 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 188 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the San Fermin Masters Final, round 3.2, on 11 July 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at San Fermin Masters Final in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B50). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.