Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 20th European Teams 2015

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 0-1 (Levon Aronian won) · 44 moves · Round 3.6 · 15 November 2015

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result0-1 · Levon Aronian won
  • Event20th European Teams 2015
  • Round3.6
  • Date15 November 2015
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length44 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 81 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 (World Blitz 2015, 2015).

Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (7th London Classic 2015, 2015).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 20th European Teams 2015

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.O-O Nd4 6.Nxd4 Bxd4 7.c3 Bb6 8.Na3 c6 9.Ba4 d6 10.Bb3 a5 11.Nc4 Ba7 12.a4 O-O 13.Bg5 h6 14.Bxf6 Qxf6 15.Nxa5 d5 16.Bc2 dxe4 17.dxe4 Rd8 18.Qe1 Qg5 19.Kh1 Rd2 20.Bd1 Be6 21.b4 Rad8 22.Nxb7 Bc4 23.Nxd8 Bxf1 24.Qxf1 Rxf2 25.Qg1 Ra2 26.Rxa2 Bxg1 27.Kxg1 Qc1 28.Kf2 Qxd1 29.Nxc6 Qb3 30.Rd2 Qxc3 31.Rd6 Qb2+ 32.Ke3 Qa3+ 33.Kf2 Qxa4 34.Nxe5 Qc2+ 35.Kf3 f5 36.Rd3 fxe4+ 37.Kxe4 Qxg2+ 38.Nf3 Qg4+ 39.Ke3 g5 40.Kf2 Qf5 41.Rd8+ Kg7 42.Kg2 g4 43.Nd2 Qe6 44.Nf1 Qc6+ 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at 20th European Teams in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, Levon Aronian won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 81 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the 20th European Teams, round 3.6, on 15 November 2015.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 20th European Teams in 2015.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Levon Aronian won with the black pieces.

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?

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