Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 7th Norway Chess 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 58 moves · Round 1.1 · 4 June 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event7th Norway Chess 2019
- Round1.1
- Date4 June 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length58 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 121 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 (7th Norway Armageddon, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (Croatia GCT 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 7th Norway Chess 2019
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Viswanathan Anand at 7th Norway Chess 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 58 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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After the contest, 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 121 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the 7th Norway Chess 2019, round 1.1, on 4 June 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at 7th Norway Chess 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). 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 58 moves (116 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.