Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 1.2 · 1 July 2017

♔
White
Viswanathan Anand
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
♚
Analyse This Game Practice
Moves
0 / 108

About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteViswanathan Anand
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
  • Round1.2
  • Date1 July 2017
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 102 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: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2017).

Carlsen vs Anand: all 143 gamesAll Carlsen games at GCT Blitz YourNextMoveCarlsen in the Ruy LopezCarlsen games of 2017Viswanathan Anand profile

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.Bxc6 dxc6 6.O-O Qe7 7.Nbd2 Bg4 8.Nc4 Nd7 9.a3 a5 10.Be3 f6 11.Bxc5 Nxc5 12.Ne3 Bxf3 13.Qxf3 O-O 14.h4 Ne6 15.h5 a4 16.g3 Qd7 17.Qg4 Rad8 18.Rad1 c5 19.f4 exf4 20.gxf4 f5 21.Nxf5 Nd4 22.Nh6+ Kh8 23.Qxd7 Rxd7 24.Ng4 Nxc2 25.Rc1 Nd4 26.Rxc5 Kg8 27.Ne5 Re7 28.Kg2 Ne6 29.Ra5 Nxf4+ 30.Kh2 Nxh5 31.Rxf8+ Kxf8 32.d4 Nf6 33.Rxa4 Nxe4 34.Kg2 Nd6 35.Rb4 g5 36.a4 Kg7 37.a5 Kf6 38.Nd3 g4 39.Nc5 c6 40.Rb6 Re2+ 41.Kf1 Rc2 42.Nxb7 Nc4 43.Rxc6+ Kg5 44.Rc5+ Kf4 45.Nd6 Ne3+ 46.Ke1 Rxb2 47.Nc4 Ra2 48.Nxe3 Kxe3 49.Re5+ Kf4 50.Rh5 Kf3 51.Rxh7 g3 52.Rf7+ Kg2 53.d5 Rxa5 54.d6 Re5+ 0-1

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

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 102 of 143.

Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 1.2, on 1 July 2017.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (108 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

More chess on YouTube: Stockfish100 Best Chess Channel
, 250)); })();