Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 73rd Tata Steel GMA 2011

Scotch Game (C45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 28 moves · Round 1 · 15 January 2011

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Levon Aronian
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event73rd Tata Steel GMA 2011
  • Round1
  • Date15 January 2011
  • OpeningScotch Game (C45)
  • Length28 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 43 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 (VI World Blitz, 2010).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (20th Amber Rapid, 2011).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 73rd Tata Steel GMA 2011

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nxc6 bxc6 6.e5 Qe7 7.Qe2 Nd5 8.c4 Ba6 9.Nd2 g6 10.b3 Bg7 11.Bb2 Nb4 12.O-O-O Nxa2+ 13.Kb1 Nb4 14.Ne4 O-O 15.Qf3 Rfe8 16.Nf6+ Bxf6 17.exf6 Qc5 18.h4 d5 19.Qf4 dxc4 20.bxc4 Rab8 21.Qh6 Qf8 22.Qxf8+ Kxf8 23.h5 Bc8 24.hxg6 fxg6 25.Rxh7 Bf5+ 26.Ka1 Nc2+ 27.Ka2 Nb4+ 28.Ka1 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at 73rd Tata Steel GMA in 2011. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Scotch Game (C45) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

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.

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 43 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the 73rd Tata Steel GMA, round 1, on 15 January 2011.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 73rd Tata Steel GMA in 2011.

What opening was played?

The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C45). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.

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?

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