Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2007
Alekhine's Defense (B04) · 1-0 (Viswanathan Anand won) · 46 moves · Round 1 · 21 November 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Viswanathan Anand won
- EventWorld Blitz 2007
- Round1
- Date21 November 2007
- OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B04)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 14 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 (Sparkassen GM, 2007).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, 0-1 (World Blitz, 2007).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2007
A full-length game in which Viswanathan Anand was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz in 2007. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Alekhine's Defense (B04) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 46 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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, Viswanathan Anand won with the white 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 14 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz, round 1, on 21 November 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B04). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Viswanathan Anand won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.