Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Blitz 2022
Modern Defense (B06) · 1-0 (Viswanathan Anand won) · 43 moves · Round 7.1 · 30 May 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Viswanathan Anand won
- Event10th Norway Blitz 2022
- Round7.1
- Date30 May 2022
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 132 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, ½-½ (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, 1-0 (10th Norway Armageddon, 2022).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Blitz 2022
Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 10th Norway Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — 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.
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When the dust settled, Viswanathan Anand won with the white 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 132 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 10th Norway Blitz 2022, round 7.1, on 30 May 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 10th Norway Blitz 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Viswanathan Anand won with the white 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.