Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Norway Blitz 2019
Modern Defense (B06) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 4.1 · 3 June 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event7th Norway Blitz 2019
- Round4.1
- Date3 June 2019
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 119 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 (Lindores Abbey Stars, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, 1-0 (7th Norway Armageddon, 2019).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Norway Blitz 2019
Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 7th Norway Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Modern Defense (B06) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 43 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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 119 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 7th Norway Blitz 2019, round 4.1, on 3 June 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 7th Norway Blitz 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.