Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Julius Baer GenCup Prelim 2022

Réti Opening (A08) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 7.6 · 19 September 2022

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventJulius Baer GenCup Prelim 2022
  • Round7.6
  • Date19 September 2022
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A08)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 214 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 (9th Sinquefield Cup 2022, 2022).

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

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Julius Baer GenCup Prelim 2022

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 c5 3.Bg2 Nc6 4.d4 e6 5.O-O Nf6 6.c4 dxc4 7.Qa4 Bd7 8.Qxc4 b5 9.Qd3 c4 10.Qd1 Rc8 11.Bf4 h6 12.Nc3 b4 13.Nb5 Qa5 14.Nd6+ Bxd6 15.Bxd6 Ne4 16.Bf4 c3 17.Qb1 f5 18.a3 O-O 19.axb4 Qb5 20.Re1 a5 21.bxa5 g5 22.bxc3 Qxb1 23.Rexb1 gxf4 24.Rb7 Be8 25.gxf4 Nxc3 26.e3 Nd5 27.a6 Rf7 28.Ne5 Nxe5 29.Bxd5 exd5 30.fxe5 Ra8 31.Rxf7 Kxf7 32.a7 Bb5 33.Kg2 f4 34.exf4 Kg6 35.Kf3 Kf5 36.Rb1 Ba4 37.Rb7 Bd1+ 38.Ke3 Bc2 39.f3 Ke6 40.Kd2 Bf5 41.Kc3 Bh3 42.Kb4 Kf5 43.Rf7+ Kg6 44.Rf6+ Kh5 45.Ra6 Bc8 46.Ra2 Kg6 47.Kc5 Kf5 48.Kb6 Kxf4 49.Rc2 Bf5 50.Rc6 Ke3 51.Kb7 Re8 52.a8=Q Rxa8 53.Kxa8 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Levon Aronian at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A08) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 53 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, Magnus Carlsen 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 214 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the Julius Baer GenCup Prelim, round 7.6, on 19 September 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A08). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (105 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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