Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2017
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 48 moves · Round 8.1 · 29 December 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Blitz 2017
- Round8.1
- Date29 December 2017
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 107 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, 0-1 (World Rapid 2017, 2017).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (80th Tata Steel GpA, 2018).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2017
In this encounter Viswanathan Anand had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Pawn Opening (B00) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 48 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. 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 107 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz 2017, round 8.1, on 29 December 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.