Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2017

English Opening (A20) · ½-½ (Draw) · 61 moves · Round 8.3 · 30 June 2017

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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
  • EventGCT Rapid YourNextMove 2017
  • Round8.3
  • Date30 June 2017
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 101 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.

Previous game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (5th Norway Chess 2017, 2017).

Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2017

1.c4 e5 2.e3 Nf6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Nge2 c6 5.a3 Ba5 6.b4 Bc7 7.d4 O-O 8.d5 d6 9.Ng3 a5 10.Rb1 axb4 11.axb4 Nbd7 12.Bd3 c5 13.b5 Ba5 14.Bb2 Re8 15.O-O Nf8 16.Qc2 Ng6 17.Nce4 Ng4 18.h3 Nh6 19.Nh5 f5 20.Neg3 Nh4 21.f4 g6 22.e4 gxh5 23.exf5 e4 24.Bxe4 Rxe4 25.Qxe4 Bxf5 26.Nxf5 N4xf5 27.Ra1 b6 28.g4 hxg4 29.hxg4 Nd4 30.Bxd4 cxd4 31.g5 Nf7 32.Rf3 Bd2 33.Rxa8 Qxa8 34.Qxd4 Bb4 35.Qe4 Qa2 36.Kh1 Bc5 37.Rf1 Qd2 38.Qf3 Qc2 39.Re1 Qxc4 40.Kg2 Qxb5 41.Re7 Qb2+ 42.Kg3 Qd4 43.Re4 Qg1+ 44.Kh3 h6 45.Re6 hxg5 46.Rg6+ Kf8 47.fxg5 Qe3 48.Rf6 Qxf3+ 49.Rxf3 Kg7 50.Kh4 b5 51.Kh5 b4 52.Rf1 Bd4 53.Rf4 Bc5 54.Rf1 Ne5 55.Ra1 Nd3 56.Rd1 Nf4+ 57.Kg4 Ne2 58.Re1 Nc3 59.Re7+ Kf8 60.Rb7 Nxd5 61.g6 Ne7 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Viswanathan Anand at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A20) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 61 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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After the contest, 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 101 of 143.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?

At the GCT Rapid YourNextMove, round 8.3, on 30 June 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (122 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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