Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

English Opening (A18) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 8.2 · 3 October 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Levon Aronian
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
  • Round8.2
  • Date3 October 2021
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A18)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 206 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, 1-0 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (World Rapid 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e6 3.e4 d5 4.e5 d4 5.exf6 dxc3 6.fxg7 cxd2+ 7.Bxd2 Bxg7 8.Qb3 Nc6 9.Nf3 Qe7 10.Bd3 a5 11.Be4 a4 12.Qb5 O-O 13.O-O f5 14.Bxc6 bxc6 15.Qxc6 Ra6 16.Qb5 Rb6 17.Qxa4 Bb7 18.c5 Rxb2 19.Rab1 Ra8 20.Qf4 Rxb1 21.Rxb1 Be4 22.Re1 Rxa2 23.Qg3 Bxf3 24.Bg5 Qxc5 25.gxf3 Qd6 26.Bf4 e5 27.Bxe5 Qg6 28.Bxg7 Qxg3+ 29.hxg3 Kxg7 30.Rc1 h5 31.Rxc7+ Kg6 32.Rc6+ Kg7 33.Rc4 Kg6 34.Kg2 Rb2 35.Rc8 Kg7 36.Re8 Ra2 37.Kf1 h4 38.g4 h3 39.Re1 fxg4 40.fxg4 Kf6 41.Kg1 Kg5 42.Re4 h2+ 43.Kxh2 Rxf2+ 44.Kg3 Rf1 45.Re5+ Kg6 46.Rf5 Rxf5 47.gxf5+ Kxf5 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A18) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 47 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 206 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 8.2, on 3 October 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A18). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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