Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2016
Queen's Pawn Game (A40) · 1-0 (Levon Aronian won) · 54 moves · Round 13.4 · 12 June 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Levon Aronian won
- EventGCT Blitz Paris 2016
- Round13.4
- Date12 June 2016
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (A40)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 87 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, 1-0 (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2016).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2016
This full-length game sees Levon Aronian take on Magnus Carlsen at GCT Blitz Paris 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Pawn Game (A40) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 54 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Levon Aronian won with the white 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 87 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GCT Blitz Paris 2016, round 13.4, on 12 June 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Blitz Paris 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code A40). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Levon Aronian won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.