Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Arctic Stars Final 2010
Ruy Lopez (C95) · ½-½ (Draw) · 28 moves · Round 2 · 30 August 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventArctic Stars Final 2010
- Round2
- Date30 August 2010
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C95)
- Length28 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 40 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 (Arctic Stars Final, 2010).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, 0-1 (Grand Slam Final Masters, 2010).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, Arctic Stars Final 2010
Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Arctic Stars Final in 2010. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C95) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 28 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 Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. 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 40 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Arctic Stars Final, round 2, on 30 August 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Arctic Stars Final in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C95). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 28 moves (55 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.