Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2010
Sicilian Defense (B77) · ½-½ (Draw) · 19 moves · Round 6 · 22 January 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventCorus A 2010
- Round6
- Date22 January 2010
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B77)
- Length19 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 36 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 (World Blitz, 2009).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Arctic Stars Prelim, 2010).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2010
Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this brisk miniature at Corus A in 2010. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B77) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 19 moves. Decisive games like this often hinge on a single tactical idea, making them good study material for spotting mistakes early.
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 Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. 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 36 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Corus A, round 6, on 22 January 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Corus A in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B77). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 19 moves (37 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.