Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, World Blitz 2015
Indian Defenses (A48) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 7.1 · 13 October 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLevon Aronian
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Blitz 2015
- Round7.1
- Date13 October 2015
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
- Length50 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 80 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 Sinquefield Cup 2015, 2015).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 0-1 (20th European Teams, 2015).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, World Blitz 2015
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at World Blitz 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Indian Defenses (A48) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 50 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.
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 80 of 237.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?
At the World Blitz 2015, round 7.1, on 13 October 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at World Blitz 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (99 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.