Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Chessable Masters Div 1 L 2023

English Opening (A28) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 59 moves · Round 3.1 · 6 April 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChessable Masters Div 1 L 2023
  • Round3.1
  • Date6 April 2023
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A28)
  • Length59 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 221 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 (Chessable Masters Div 1 L, 2023).

Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Superbet Rapid 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, Chessable Masters Div 1 L 2023

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e5 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.d4 e4 5.Nd2 Bb4 6.e3 Bxc3 7.bxc3 O-O 8.g4 d6 9.g5 Nd7 10.Nxe4 f5 11.gxf6 Nxf6 12.Ng3 Qe8 13.f3 b6 14.Rg1 Na5 15.e4 Kh8 16.Bd3 Nh5 17.Qe2 Nf4 18.Bxf4 Rxf4 19.Qe3 Rf8 20.c5 bxc5 21.dxc5 Qe5 22.Ne2 Qxc5 23.Qxc5 dxc5 24.Kf2 Be6 25.Rg5 Rad8 26.Bb5 a6 27.Bxa6 Ra8 28.Bd3 Nb3 29.Rd1 Rxa2 30.Ke3 h6 31.Re5 Bf7 32.Rf5 Na5 33.Rxc5 c6 34.h4 Ra3 35.Nd4 Nc4+ 36.Rxc4 Bxc4 37.Bxc4 Rxc3+ 38.Bd3 Rd8 39.Ne2 Ra3 40.Nf4 c5 41.Rc1 g5 42.hxg5 hxg5 43.Nd5 Rc8 44.Nc3 Kg7 45.Nb1 Ra2 46.Nd2 Kf6 47.Nc4 Rb8 48.Rh1 Kg7 49.e5 Rh8 50.Rg1 Rh5 51.Nd6 Ra3 52.Ke4 Rh4+ 53.Rg4 Kf8 54.Bc4 Rxg4+ 55.fxg4 Rg3 56.Kf5 Re3 57.Kf6 Rf3+ 58.Nf5 Rf4 59.e6 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian met over the board in this full-length game at Chessable Masters Div 1 L in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A28), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 59 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 221 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the Chessable Masters Div 1 L, round 3.1, on 6 April 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at Chessable Masters Div 1 L in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A28). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 59 moves (117 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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