Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Final Masters 2011
Queen's Gambit Declined (D55) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 7 · 7 October 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLevon Aronian
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event4th Final Masters 2011
- Round7
- Date7 October 2011
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D55)
- Length50 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 49 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 (4th Final Masters, 2011).
Next game: Aronian vs Carlsen, ½-½ (6th Tal Memorial, 2011).
The moves of Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Final Masters 2011
This full-length game sees Levon Aronian take on Magnus Carlsen at 4th Final Masters in 2011. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D55) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 50 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 49 of 237.
Where and when was Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 4th Final Masters, round 7, on 7 October 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Levon Aronian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 4th Final Masters in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D55). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.