Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 3rd Norway Blitz 2015

King's Gambit (C36) · ½-½ (Draw) · 43 moves · Round 5.5 · 15 June 2015

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event3rd Norway Blitz 2015
  • Round5.5
  • Date15 June 2015
  • OpeningKing's Gambit (C36)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 77 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 (3rd GRENKE Chess Classic, 2015).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (3rd Norway Chess 2015, 2015).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 3rd Norway Blitz 2015

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 d5 4.exd5 Nf6 5.Bc4 Nxd5 6.O-O Be7 7.Nc3 Be6 8.Qe2 Nc6 9.d4 O-O 10.Nxd5 Bxd5 11.Bxd5 Qxd5 12.Bxf4 Bd6 13.Qd2 Rae8 14.Bxd6 Qxd6 15.Rae1 Re7 16.d5 Ne5 17.Nxe5 Rxe5 18.Rxe5 Qxe5 19.c4 Re8 20.Qf2 f6 21.b3 b6 22.h3 Kf7 23.Rd1 h5 24.c5 Rd8 25.d6 Rd7 26.b4 bxc5 27.bxc5 cxd6 28.c6 Rc7 29.Rc1 Qd5 30.Qc2 Qc5+ 31.Qxc5 dxc5 32.Rxc5 g6 33.Kf2 Ke6 34.Ra5 Kd6 35.Ke3 h4 36.Kf4 Rxc6 37.Rxa7 Rc4+ 38.Kf3 g5 39.Ra6+ Ke5 40.Ra5+ Ke6 41.Ra6+ Kf5 42.Ra5+ Ke6 43.Ra6+ 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at 3rd Norway Blitz 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with King's Gambit (C36), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 43 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.

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 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 77 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the 3rd Norway Blitz 2015, round 5.5, on 15 June 2015.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 3rd Norway Blitz 2015 in 2015.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Gambit (ECO code C36). 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 43 moves (85 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 King's Gambit collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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