Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Blindfold 2009
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20) · ½-½ (Draw) · 28 moves · Round 5 · 19 March 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event18th Amber Blindfold 2009
- Round5
- Date19 March 2009
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E20)
- Length28 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 34 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 (XXVI SuperGM, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 0-1 (18th Amber Rapid, 2009).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Blindfold 2009
A middlegame battle in which Levon Aronian was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 18th Amber Blindfold in 2009. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 28 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen. 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 34 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 18th Amber Blindfold, round 5, on 19 March 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 18th Amber Blindfold in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E20). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 28 moves (55 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.