Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Grand Slam Final Masters 2010
Ruy Lopez (C65) · 0-1 (Viswanathan Anand won) · 45 moves · Round 2 · 10 October 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result0-1 · Viswanathan Anand won
- EventGrand Slam Final Masters 2010
- Round2
- Date10 October 2010
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 41 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 (Arctic Stars Final, 2010).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Grand Slam Final Masters, 2010).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Grand Slam Final Masters 2010
Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand met over the board in this full-length game at Grand Slam Final Masters in 2010. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C65) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 45 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.
When the dust settled, Viswanathan Anand won with the black pieces. 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 41 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the Grand Slam Final Masters, round 2, on 10 October 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at Grand Slam Final Masters in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Viswanathan Anand won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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.