Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 6th Norway Chess 2018

English Opening (A33) · ½-½ (Draw) · 45 moves · Round 5.1 · 2 June 2018

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Viswanathan Anand
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackViswanathan Anand
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event6th Norway Chess 2018
  • Round5.1
  • Date2 June 2018
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A33)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 111 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 (6th Norway Blitz 2018, 2018).

Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (6th Sinquefield Cup 2018, 2018).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 6th Norway Chess 2018

1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6 6.a3 Be7 7.e4 O-O 8.Nf3 Qa5 9.Bd2 Qh5 10.Be2 d5 11.cxd5 exd5 12.exd5 Nxd5 13.O-O Nf6 14.Nd4 Qc5 15.Nxc6 Qxc6 16.Bf3 Qa6 17.Re1 Be6 18.Qe2 Qxe2 19.Nxe2 Bg4 20.Bxg4 Nxg4 21.h3 Ne5 22.Nf4 Nc6 23.Nd5 Bd6 24.Bc3 f6 25.Rad1 Rad8 26.Rd2 Kf7 27.Red1 Bb8 28.Kf1 Rfe8 29.Nb4 Rxd2 30.Rxd2 Bf4 31.Rd1 Rd8 32.Rxd8 Nxd8 33.Ke2 Bd6 34.Nc2 Nc6 35.Nd4 Nxd4+ 36.Bxd4 a6 37.Kd3 Ke6 38.Be3 Kd5 39.f3 b5 40.Bd2 f5 41.Be1 g6 42.Bd2 Be7 43.Be1 Bd6 44.Bd2 Be7 45.Be1 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Viswanathan Anand at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A33), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 45 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

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 111 of 143.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?

At the 6th Norway Chess 2018, round 5.1, on 2 June 2018.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A33). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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