Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023

Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 1.1 · 14 January 2023

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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
  • Event85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
  • Round1.1
  • Date14 January 2023
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 219 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, 0-1 (Julius Baer GenCup KO, 2022).

Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Chessable Masters Div 1 L, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.O-O dxc4 7.Qc2 a6 8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 Bd5 11.Qc2 Be4 12.Qc1 h6 13.Bxf6 Bxf6 14.Rd1 a5 15.Nbd2 Bh7 16.Nb3 Nd7 17.Ne5 c6 18.Qc3 Ra7 19.Nxa5 Bxe5 20.dxe5 Rxa5 21.Rxd7 Rxa4 22.Rxa4 Qxd7 23.Rd4 Qc7 24.Rd6 Ra8 25.Bf3 Bg6 26.h4 h5 27.Kg2 Qb6 28.Rd7 Kh7 29.Qd2 Ra5 30.b4 Rxe5 31.Qd6 Qb5 32.Qf8 Rxe2 33.Rd8 Be4 34.Bxe4+ Rxe4 35.Qxf7 Re1 36.Qg8+ Kg6 37.Qe8+ Kh7 38.Qh8+ Kg6 39.Qe8+ Kh7 40.Qh8+ Kg6 41.Qe8+ 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Levon Aronian at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Catalan Opening (E06), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 41 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.

After the contest, 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 219 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the 85th Tata Steel Masters, round 1.1, on 14 January 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). 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 41 moves (81 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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