Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Stars 2019
Pirc Defense (B08) · ½-½ (Draw) · 40 moves · Round 4.1 · 26 May 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLindores Abbey Stars 2019
- Round4.1
- Date26 May 2019
- OpeningPirc Defense (B08)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 118 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, 1-0 (Lindores Abbey Stars, 2019).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, 0-1 (7th Norway Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Stars 2019
A middlegame battle in which Viswanathan Anand was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Lindores Abbey Stars in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Pirc Defense (B08) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 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 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 118 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Lindores Abbey Stars, round 4.1, on 26 May 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Lindores Abbey Stars in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Pirc Defense (ECO code B08). 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 40 moves (79 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 Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.