Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Sinquefield Cup 2022

Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 2.3 · 3 September 2022

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White
Levon Aronian
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLevon Aronian
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event9th Sinquefield Cup 2022
  • Round2.3
  • Date3 September 2022
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
  • Length36 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 213 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 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (Julius Baer GenCup Prelim, 2022).

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The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Sinquefield Cup 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4+ 4.Bd2 Bxd2+ 5.Qxd2 d5 6.Nc3 O-O 7.e3 Qe7 8.Rc1 dxc4 9.Bxc4 c5 10.dxc5 Rd8 11.Qe2 Qxc5 12.O-O Nc6 13.Bb3 Qa5 14.Qc4 Ne5 15.Nxe5 Qxe5 16.Bd1 Bd7 17.Bf3 Rac8 18.Qb4 b6 19.Rfd1 Qc5 20.Qxc5 Rxc5 21.Ne4 Nxe4 22.Bxe4 Rxc1 23.Rxc1 Rc8 24.Rxc8+ Bxc8 25.f4 h6 26.Kf2 Kf8 27.Ke1 Ke7 28.Kd2 Kd6 29.g3 e5 30.a3 f6 31.Kc3 Kc5 32.b4+ Kd6 33.Kc4 Ba6+ 34.Kc3 Bc8 35.Kc4 Ba6+ 36.Kc3 Bc8 1/2-1/2

Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 9th Sinquefield Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E11), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Lasting 36 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen. 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 213 of 237.

Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 9th Sinquefield Cup 2022, round 2.3, on 3 September 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 9th Sinquefield Cup 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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