Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Sparkassen GM 2007
Slav Defense (D12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 39 moves · Round 7 · 1 July 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSparkassen GM 2007
- Round7
- Date1 July 2007
- OpeningSlav Defense (D12)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 13 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 (Amber Blindfold, 2007).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, 1-0 (World Blitz, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Sparkassen GM 2007
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Viswanathan Anand at Sparkassen GM in 2007. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Slav Defense (D12) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 39 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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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 13 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the Sparkassen GM, round 7, on 1 July 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at Sparkassen GM in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D12). 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 39 moves (77 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.