Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021

Italian Game (C53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 54 moves · Round 2.13 · 2 September 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAimchess US Rapid KO 2021
  • Round2.13
  • Date2 September 2021
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 195 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, ½-½ (Aimchess US Rapid Prelim, 2021).

Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3 O-O 6.b4 Be7 7.Nbd2 d5 8.Bb3 a5 9.b5 Na7 10.a4 c6 11.bxc6 Nxc6 12.O-O Bg4 13.h3 Bxf3 14.Qxf3 d4 15.cxd4 Nxd4 16.Qd1 Nxb3 17.Qxb3 Nd7 18.Ba3 b6 19.Nc4 Bxa3 20.Qxa3 Rc8 21.Rfb1 Rc6 22.Rb5 Re8 23.Rab1 Ree6 24.Rd5 Qc7 25.Rbb5 h6 26.Qa1 Nf6 27.Rxe5 Nxe4 28.Rxe6 Rxe6 29.Rxb6 Rxb6 30.Nxb6 Nxf2 31.Kxf2 Qxb6+ 32.Kf1 g5 33.Qd1 Qf6+ 34.Kg1 Qd4+ 35.Kf1 Kg7 36.Qb3 Qf4+ 37.Ke2 Qe5+ 38.Kf1 h5 39.Qc4 Qe3 40.Qc3+ Kg6 41.Qxa5 Qxd3+ 42.Kf2 Qd4+ 43.Kf1 g4 44.hxg4 hxg4 45.Qb5 g3 46.Qc6+ Kg5 47.Qf3 Kh4 48.Ke2 Qxa4 49.Qf6+ Kg4 50.Qg7+ Kh4 51.Qh6+ Kg4 52.Qg7+ Kh4 53.Qf6+ Kg4 54.Qg7+ 1/2-1/2

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

Play followed Italian Game (C53) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian. 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 195 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021, round 2.13, on 2 September 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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