Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 38 · 18 November 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2009
- Round38
- Date18 November 2009
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D31)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 35 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 (World Blitz, 2009).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Corus A, 2010).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
This full-length game sees Viswanathan Anand take on Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz in 2009. It was played in round 38. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D31), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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, 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 35 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz, round 38, on 18 November 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D31). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (92 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.