Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021

Sicilian Defense (B23) · ½-½ (Draw) · 60 moves · Round 2.22 · 3 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
  • Round2.22
  • Date3 September 2021
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B23)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 201 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 (Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021, 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 c5 2.Nc3 a6 3.Nge2 d6 4.g3 g6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.d4 cxd4 7.Nxd4 Nf6 8.h3 O-O 9.O-O Nc6 10.Be3 Bd7 11.Nd5 e6 12.Nxf6+ Bxf6 13.c3 Qc7 14.Qd2 Rac8 15.Rfd1 Na5 16.Bh6 Rfd8 17.Rac1 Nc4 18.Qe2 b5 19.b3 Nb6 20.h4 Bg7 21.Qd2 e5 22.Nf5 Bxh6 23.Nxh6+ Kg7 24.h5 f6 25.Bf3 d5 26.exd5 Qc5 27.Kg2 f5 28.Qg5 Qd6 29.c4 bxc4 30.bxc4 Na4 31.g4 Qf6 32.Qxf6+ Kxf6 33.g5+ Kg7 34.hxg6 hxg6 35.Re1 Re8 36.Be2 Nc5 37.Rb1 Ne4 38.Bd3 Nxg5 39.Rb7 Rcd8 40.Nxf5+ gxf5 41.Bxf5 Re7 42.f4 Nf7 43.Rxd7 Rexd7 44.Bxd7 Rxd7 45.fxe5 Rc7 46.d6 Rxc4 47.d7 Nd8 48.e6 Nxe6 49.Rxe6 Rd4 50.Rxa6 Rxd7 51.Kf3 Kf7 52.Ke4 Ke7 53.Ke5 Rd2 54.Ra7+ Kd8 55.a4 Kc8 56.Ra5 Kb7 57.Rd5 Rxd5+ 58.Kxd5 Kb6 59.Ke4 Ka5 60.Kf3 Kxa4 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian met over the board in this full-length game at Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B23) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 60 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.

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 Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian. 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 201 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021, round 2.22, on 3 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B23). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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.

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