Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022
Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 1.12 · 22 September 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventJulius Baer GenCup KO 2022
- Round1.12
- Date22 September 2022
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D41)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 215 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, 1-0 (Julius Baer GenCup Prelim, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (Julius Baer GenCup KO, 2022).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022
This full-length game sees Levon Aronian take on Magnus Carlsen at Julius Baer GenCup KO in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 48 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 black pieces. 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 215 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Julius Baer GenCup KO, round 1.12, on 22 September 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Julius Baer GenCup KO in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D41). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.