Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Blindfold 2011
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 37 moves · Round 3 · 14 March 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event20th Amber Blindfold 2011
- Round3
- Date14 March 2011
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length37 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 45 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, ½-½ (20th Amber Rapid, 2011).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Botvinnik Memorial, 2011).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Blindfold 2011
A middlegame battle in which Levon Aronian was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 20th Amber Blindfold in 2011. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E15) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 37 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 45 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 20th Amber Blindfold, round 3, on 14 March 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 20th Amber Blindfold in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). 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 37 moves (73 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.