Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 2nd Norway Blitz 2014
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 4.3 · 2 June 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLevon Aronian
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event2nd Norway Blitz 2014
- Round4.3
- Date2 June 2014
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length44 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 68 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, 1-0 (Zurich CC Rapid 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (2nd Norway Chess 2014, 2014).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 2nd Norway Blitz 2014
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at 2nd Norway Blitz 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 44 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.
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In the end, 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 68 of 237.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?
At the 2nd Norway Blitz 2014, round 4.3, on 2 June 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 2nd Norway Blitz 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (88 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.