Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Amber Rapid 2007
Queen's Gambit Declined (D46) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 6 · 23 March 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventAmber Rapid 2007
- Round6
- Date23 March 2007
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D46)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 11 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, 1-0 (XXIV SuperGM, 2007).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Amber Blindfold, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Amber Rapid 2007
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Viswanathan Anand at Amber Rapid in 2007. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D46), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. 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 11 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the Amber Rapid, round 6, on 23 March 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at Amber Rapid in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D46). 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 49 moves (97 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.