Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016

Dutch Defense (A90) · ½-½ (Draw) · 55 moves · Round 10.2 · 20 June 2016

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White
Levon Aronian
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLevon Aronian
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016
  • Round10.2
  • Date20 June 2016
  • OpeningDutch Defense (A90)
  • Length55 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 90 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 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).

Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Rapid 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016

1.d4 e6 2.c4 f5 3.g3 Nf6 4.Bg2 c6 5.Nh3 d5 6.O-O Bd6 7.Bf4 Be7 8.Qc2 O-O 9.Rd1 h6 10.Nc3 Qe8 11.Rac1 g5 12.Be5 Nbd7 13.f3 Nxe5 14.dxe5 Nd7 15.f4 dxc4 16.Nb1 gxf4 17.gxf4 Nb6 18.Nd2 Nd5 19.Nxc4 Kh8 20.Bf3 Bd7 21.Kh1 Rd8 22.Nd6 Bxd6 23.exd6 e5 24.fxe5 Qxe5 25.Qc5 Be6 26.Qxa7 Rf7 27.Qd4 Qxd4 28.Rxd4 Rfd7 29.Rcd1 Ne3 30.R1d3 Nc4 31.Nf4 Bf7 32.Bh5 Nxb2 33.Re3 Nc4 34.Rh3 Rxd6 35.Rxd6 Nxd6 36.Rd3 Bc4 37.Rd2 Kg7 38.a4 Kf6 39.Bf3 Bf7 40.Kg1 Ke7 41.Kf1 Ra8 42.Rd4 c5 43.Nd5+ Ke6 44.Nc7+ Kd7 45.Rxd6+ Kxc7 46.Rxh6 Bc4 47.Rh7+ Kd6 48.Rxb7 Rxa4 49.h4 Bd5 50.Rb6+ Ke5 51.Bxd5 Kxd5 52.h5 c4 53.Ke1 c3 54.Kd1 Ra1+ 55.Kc2 Ra2+ 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Levon Aronian was paired against Magnus Carlsen at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Dutch Defense (A90), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 55 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen. 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 90 of 237.

Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 10.2, on 20 June 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Dutch Defense (ECO code A90). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 55 moves (110 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 Dutch Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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