Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Botvinnik Memorial 2011
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 43 moves · Round 1 · 2 September 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventBotvinnik Memorial 2011
- Round1
- Date2 September 2011
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 46 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 (20th Amber Blindfold, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 0-1 (Botvinnik Memorial, 2011).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, Botvinnik Memorial 2011
In this encounter Levon Aronian had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Botvinnik Memorial in 2011. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E15) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 43 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen. 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 46 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Botvinnik Memorial, round 1, on 2 September 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Botvinnik Memorial in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.