Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2018
Sicilian Defense (B67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 9.4 · 9 April 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGRENKE Chess Classic 2018
- Round9.4
- Date9 April 2018
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B67)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 109 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 (80th Tata Steel GpA, 2018).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (6th Norway Blitz 2018, 2018).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2018
In this encounter Viswanathan Anand had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at GRENKE Chess Classic 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B67), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 41 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. 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 109 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GRENKE Chess Classic 2018, round 9.4, on 9 April 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GRENKE Chess Classic 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B67). 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 41 moves (81 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.