Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · 1-0 (Levon Aronian won) · 40 moves · Round 8.1 · 3 October 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Levon Aronian won
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
- Round8.1
- Date3 October 2021
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 205 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
A middlegame battle in which Levon Aronian was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Pawn Opening (B00) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
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After the contest, Levon Aronian won with the white 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 205 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 8.1, on 3 October 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Levon Aronian won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.