Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 11th London Classic 2019
Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 36 moves · Round 2.4 · 8 December 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLevon Aronian
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event11th London Classic 2019
- Round2.4
- Date8 December 2019
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 123 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, 1-0 (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 11th London Classic 2019
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Levon Aronian at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D02), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 36 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, 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 123 of 237.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?
At the 11th London Classic 2019, round 2.4, on 8 December 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (71 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.