Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 18th Amber Rapid 2009
Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 3 · 16 March 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event18th Amber Rapid 2009
- Round3
- Date16 March 2009
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 32 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, 0-1 (18th Amber Blindfold, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (Tal Memorial, 2009).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, 18th Amber Rapid 2009
Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand met over the board in this middlegame battle at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B12), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 32 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the 18th Amber Rapid, round 3, on 16 March 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.