Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, CCT Final RR 2024

Sicilian Defense (B92) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 67 moves · Round 6.1 · 18 December 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCCT Final RR 2024
  • Round6.1
  • Date18 December 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B92)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 236 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, ½-½ (CCT Final RR 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (World Blitz 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, CCT Final RR 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be2 e5 7.Nb3 Be7 8.Bg5 Be6 9.Bxf6 Bxf6 10.Qd3 O-O 11.O-O-O Be7 12.Nd5 Bxd5 13.Qxd5 Qb6 14.Rhf1 Nd7 15.Nd2 Bg5 16.Kb1 Nf6 17.Qb3 Qc7 18.Nc4 b5 19.Nxd6 Rad8 20.Qa3 Qc6 21.f3 g6 22.c4 b4 23.Qxb4 Be3 24.Nb7 Rb8 25.Na5 Qc7 26.Qa4 Rb6 27.Nb3 Bc5 28.Nxc5 Qxc5 29.Rd2 Rfb8 30.Rfd1 Kg7 31.Rc2 a5 32.a3 h5 33.h4 Rb3 34.Ka2 Qb6 35.Rdd2 Nd7 36.Qxd7 Rxa3+ 37.Kb1 Qb3 38.Rd3 Qa2+ 39.Kc1 Qa1+ 40.Kd2 Ra2 41.b3 a4 42.Rxa2 Qxa2+ 43.Ke3 axb3 44.Qc7 b2 45.Qxe5+ Kh7 46.Rd7 Rf8 47.Bd3 b1=Q 48.Bxb1 Qxb1 49.Kf2 Qc2+ 50.Kg3 Qxc4 51.Qd5 Qxd5 52.exd5 Kg7 53.Kf4 Re8 54.Ra7 Re2 55.g4 hxg4 56.fxg4 Kf8 57.d6 Ke8 58.Kg5 Re4 59.Ra8+ Kd7 60.Rf8 f5 61.gxf5 gxf5 62.h5 Kxd6 63.h6 Rg4+ 64.Kh5 Rg2 65.h7 Rh2+ 66.Kg6 f4 67.h8=Q 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Levon Aronian at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B92), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 67 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

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When the dust settled, 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 236 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the CCT Final RR 2024, round 6.1, on 18 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B92). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (133 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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