Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Grand Slam Final 2008
Slav Defense (D13) · ½-½ (Draw) · 29 moves · Round 10 · 13 September 2008
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGrand Slam Final 2008
- Round10
- Date13 September 2008
- OpeningSlav Defense (D13)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 28 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 (Grand Slam Final, 2008).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, 1-0 (XXVI SuperGM, 2009).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Grand Slam Final 2008
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Viswanathan Anand at Grand Slam Final in 2008. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D13), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 29 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, 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 28 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the Grand Slam Final, round 10, on 13 September 2008.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at Grand Slam Final in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D13). 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 29 moves (57 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.