Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd London Chess Classic 2011
Slav Defense (D12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 39 moves · Round 5 · 8 December 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event3rd London Chess Classic 2011
- Round5
- Date8 December 2011
- OpeningSlav Defense (D12)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 51 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 (6th Tal Memorial, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (74th Tata Steel GMA, 2012).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd London Chess Classic 2011
In this encounter Levon Aronian had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 3rd London Chess Classic in 2011. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D12), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 39 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.
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, 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 51 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 3rd London Chess Classic, round 5, on 8 December 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 3rd London Chess Classic in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D12). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (78 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.