Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024

Flank Openings (A00) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 2.2 · 28 September 2024

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White
Levon Aronian
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLevon Aronian
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventJulius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024
  • Round2.2
  • Date28 September 2024
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 230 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 (World Blitz 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, 2024).

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The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024

1.e3 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.b4 e6 4.a3 Bg7 5.Bb2 O-O 6.c4 b6 7.Nc3 c5 8.d4 Nc6 9.Be2 d5 10.O-O cxd4 11.Nxd4 Nxd4 12.Qxd4 Bb7 13.Rfd1 Ne4 14.Qxg7+ Kxg7 15.Nxe4+ f6 16.cxd5 exd5 17.Ng5 Qe7 18.Nf3 Rac8 19.Nd4 Bc6 20.Ba6 Ba4 21.Bxc8 Rxc8 22.Rd2 Rc4 23.h3 Kf7 24.Re1 a5 25.bxa5 bxa5 26.f3 Qc7 27.Rf2 h5 28.Ree2 h4 29.f4 Qe7 30.Kh2 Qe4 31.Re1 Qd3 32.Rfe2 Bd7 33.Rf2 Bf5 34.Nxf5 Qxf5 35.Rd2 Rc2 36.Red1 Ke6 37.Bd4 a4 38.Kg1 g5 39.fxg5 fxg5 40.Kh2 Qe4 41.Rxc2 Qxc2 42.Rf1 Qd3 43.Rf6+ Ke7 44.Rh6 Qxa3 45.Rg6 Qb3 46.Rxg5 a3 47.Rg4 Qb8+ 48.Kg1 a2 49.Rf4 Qb1+ 50.Rf1 Kd6 51.Kf2 Kc6 52.Re1 Kb5 0-1

In this encounter Levon Aronian had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Flank Openings (A00) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 52 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, 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 230 of 237.

Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, round 2.2, on 28 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 52 moves (104 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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