Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022
Sicilian Defense (B30) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 1.14 · 22 September 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventJulius Baer GenCup KO 2022
- Round1.14
- Date22 September 2022
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
- Length56 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 218 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, 0-1 (Julius Baer GenCup KO, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (85th Tata Steel Masters, 2023).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022
In this encounter Levon Aronian had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Julius Baer GenCup KO in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B30) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 56 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 218 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Julius Baer GenCup KO, round 1.14, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 56 moves (112 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.