Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Global Chess League 2023

French Defense (C18) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 70 moves · Round 7.1 · 28 June 2023

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White
Viswanathan Anand
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteViswanathan Anand
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGlobal Chess League 2023
  • Round7.1
  • Date28 June 2023
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C18)
  • Length70 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 136 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 (Global Chess League 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, 1-0 (SuperUnited Rapid 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Global Chess League 2023

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e5 c5 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 Nc6 7.Qg4 g6 8.h4 h6 9.h5 g5 10.f4 Qa5 11.Bd2 f5 12.Qg3 g4 13.dxc5 Nge7 14.Bd3 Qxc5 15.Ne2 Na5 16.Qf2 Qxf2+ 17.Kxf2 Bd7 18.a4 Kf7 19.Rhb1 b6 20.Bc1 Nec6 21.Ba3 Nd8 22.Bb4 Ndb7 23.Nd4 Rhb8 24.Nb3 Nc4 25.Bxc4 dxc4 26.Nd4 Rc8 27.a5 b5 28.Rd1 Be8 29.Ne2 a6 30.Rd4 Rd8 31.Rad1 Rxd4 32.Rxd4 Bc6 33.Rd2 g3+ 34.Kg1 Rg8 35.Nd4 Rd8 36.Bd6 Be4 37.Bb4 Rd5 38.Kf1 Nd8 39.Ke1 Nc6 40.Ne2 Rxd2 41.Kxd2 Bxg2 42.Nxg3 Bf3 43.Ke3 Bd1 44.Kd2 Bg4 45.Ke3 Ke8 46.Kd2 Ne7 47.Bxe7 Kxe7 48.Kc1 Kd7 49.Kb2 Kc6 50.Ka2 Kd5 51.Ka3 Kc5 52.Kb2 Bd1 53.Kc1 Bf3 54.Kb2 b4 55.cxb4+ Kd4 56.c3+ Kd3 57.b5 axb5 58.a6 Kd2 59.a7 Bd5 60.Nxf5 exf5 61.e6 b4 62.e7 bxc3+ 63.Ka2 c2 64.a8=Q Bxa8 65.e8=Q Be4 66.Qd8+ Bd3 67.Qd4 c1=N+ 68.Ka3 c3 69.Qb6 Ne2 70.Qxh6 c2 0-1

A marathon in which Viswanathan Anand was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Global Chess League 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed French Defense (C18) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 70 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, 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 136 of 143.

Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Global Chess League 2023, round 7.1, on 28 June 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Global Chess League 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C18). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 70 moves (140 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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