Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · ½-½ (Draw) · 29 moves · Round 10.2 · 2 July 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
- Round10.2
- Date2 July 2017
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 103 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, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2017).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (5th Sinquefield Cup 2017, 2017).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Viswanathan Anand at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D02), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 29 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 103 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 10.2, on 2 July 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (58 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.