Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 18th Rapid KO 2005

Sicilian Defense (B46) · ½-½ (Draw) · 39 moves · Round 1.4 · 11 June 2005

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Viswanathan Anand
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackViswanathan Anand
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event18th Rapid KO 2005
  • Round1.4
  • Date11 June 2005
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B46)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 1 of 143 between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand in the Rama Chess database (2005–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 40–21 with 82 draws.

Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (18th Rapid KO, 2005).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 18th Rapid KO 2005

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be3 Nf6 7.Qd2 Bb4 8.f3 d5 9.a3 Qa5 10.Nb3 Bxc3 11.bxc3 Qc7 12.Bf4 e5 13.exd5 exf4 14.dxc6 O-O 15.O-O-O Qxc6 16.c4 Be6 17.Qxf4 Rac8 18.Qd6 Qa4 19.Qb4 Qxb4 20.axb4 Bxc4 21.Nc5 Bxf1 22.Rhxf1 a5 23.Nxb7 axb4 24.Kb2 Rc7 25.Nd6 g6 26.Rd4 Rb8 27.Rfd1 Rb6 28.R1d2 h5 29.Rf4 Nh7 30.Re4 Nf8 31.Nc4 Rb8 32.Ne3 Ne6 33.Rc4 Rcb7 34.Rd3 Kg7 35.Nd5 Rb5 36.Nc7 Nxc7 37.Rxc7 Re8 38.Rd2 Re3 39.Rc4 Rb7 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Viswanathan Anand at 18th Rapid KO in 2005. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B46), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 39 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. 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 Viswanathan Anand?

In the 143 games between them in our database (2005 to 2024) Carlsen leads 40–21 with 82 draws. This game is number 1 of 143.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?

At the 18th Rapid KO, round 1.4, on 11 June 2005.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at 18th Rapid KO in 2005.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B46). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (78 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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