Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian
Magnus Carlsen (36, GM, NOR) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 64 times in classical OTB. Carlsen leads with 17 wins to 8, with 39 draws — a 61% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 World Blitz Championship Swiss saw Carlsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2840 and 2724, the Elo model gives Carlsen a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2840 vs 2724 (Δ +116)
With Magnus Carlsen as white
60% Magnus21% draw19% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
49% Magnus25% draw26% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Magnus Carlsen | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2840 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2882 · May 2014 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 24 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,091 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 39% |
| % black wins | 37% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2830 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 203 |
Best Win
Magnus Carlsen
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (108)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Magnus Carlsen
Levon Aronian