Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 6th Norway Chess 2018
Ruy Lopez (C67) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 31 moves · Round 3.1 · 30 May 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLevon Aronian
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event6th Norway Chess 2018
- Round3.1
- Date30 May 2018
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
- Length31 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 104 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, 0-1 (6th Norway Blitz 2018, 2018).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (6th Sinquefield Cup 2018, 2018).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 6th Norway Chess 2018
Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian met over the board in this middlegame battle at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C67) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 31 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 104 of 237.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?
At the 6th Norway Chess 2018, round 3.1, on 30 May 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (61 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.