Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Blitz 2019
Scandinavian Defense (B01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 57 moves · Round 8.3 · 25 November 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTata Steel India Blitz 2019
- Round8.3
- Date25 November 2019
- OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
- Length57 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 125 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 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, 1-0 (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Blitz 2019
This full-length game sees Viswanathan Anand take on Magnus Carlsen at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Scandinavian Defense (B01) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 57 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 125 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Tata Steel India Blitz, round 8.3, on 25 November 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 57 moves (114 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.