Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

King's Indian Defense (E60) · ½-½ (Draw) · 68 moves · Round 3.2 · 17 August 2022

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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
  • EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
  • Round3.2
  • Date17 August 2022
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E60)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 209 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 (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2022).

Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, 0-1 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.c4 Bg7 4.Nc3 O-O 5.e4 d6 6.Bd3 e5 7.d5 Nh5 8.g3 Na6 9.Be2 Qe8 10.Be3 f5 11.exf5 Bxf5 12.Ng5 Nb4 13.Nge4 Nf6 14.f3 a5 15.Nxf6+ Bxf6 16.Ne4 Be7 17.O-O b6 18.g4 Bxe4 19.fxe4 Rxf1+ 20.Kxf1 h6 21.Qd2 Bg5 22.Bxg5 hxg5 23.a3 Na6 24.Qxg5 Nc5 25.Kg2 Nxe4 26.Qe3 Nc5 27.Rf1 Qe7 28.b4 axb4 29.axb4 Nd7 30.Qe4 Nf8 31.Kg3 Ra3+ 32.Rf3 Rxf3+ 33.Qxf3 e4 34.Qf4 Nh7 35.h4 g5 36.hxg5 Nxg5 37.Qf5 Kg7 38.Kf4 Kh6 39.Ke3 Qg7 40.Kf4 Nh3+ 41.Kxe4 Ng5+ 42.Kd3 Qb2 43.Bd1 Qg7 44.Qf4 Qg6+ 45.Kc3 Kg7 46.Qe3 Nf7 47.c5 bxc5 48.bxc5 Qf6+ 49.Qd4 Ne5 50.cxd6 cxd6 51.Bc2 Qf3+ 52.Kb2 Qxg4 53.Qxg4+ Nxg4 54.Kc3 Ne3 55.Be4 Kf6 56.Kd4 Nf5+ 57.Bxf5 Kxf5 58.Kd3 Ke5 59.Ke3 Kxd5 60.Kd3 Ke5 61.Ke3 d5 62.Kd3 d4 63.Kd2 Ke4 64.Ke2 d3+ 65.Kd2 Kd4 66.Kd1 Ke3 67.Ke1 d2+ 68.Kd1 Kd3 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian met over the board in this marathon at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From King's Indian Defense (E60) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 68 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, 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 209 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 3.2, on 17 August 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E60). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 68 moves (136 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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