Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd London Chess Classic 2010

Ruy Lopez (C95) · 1-0 (Viswanathan Anand won) · 77 moves · Round 3 · 10 December 2010

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White
Viswanathan Anand
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteViswanathan Anand
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Viswanathan Anand won
  • Event2nd London Chess Classic 2010
  • Round3
  • Date10 December 2010
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C95)
  • Length77 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 45 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, ½-½ (3rd Pearl Spring, 2010).

Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (73rd Tata Steel GMA, 2011).

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The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd London Chess Classic 2010

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.c3 O-O 9.h3 Nb8 10.d4 Nbd7 11.Nbd2 Bb7 12.Bc2 Re8 13.a4 Bf8 14.Bd3 c6 15.b4 Rc8 16.axb5 cxb5 17.Bb2 d5 18.exd5 exd4 19.Rxe8 Qxe8 20.c4 bxc4 21.Nxc4 Nxd5 22.Nxd4 Nxb4 23.Nf5 Nxd3 24.Qxd3 Be4 25.Qd4 Bxf5 26.Nd6 Qd8 27.Nxf5 f6 28.Rd1 Rc2 29.Nh6+ gxh6 30.Qg4+ Bg7 31.Qe6+ Kh8 32.Rxd7 Qf8 33.Ba3 Qg8 34.Qxa6 Qe8 35.Qa7 Qg8 36.Be7 Rc8 37.Qa6 Qe8 38.Ra7 Kg8 39.Qe6+ Kh8 40.Qa6 Kg8 41.Qe6+ Kh8 42.Kh2 Rc6 43.Qb3 Rc8 44.Bd6 Qg6 45.Qb7 Rd8 46.Bg3 Rg8 47.h4 Qf5 48.Qc7 Qd5 49.Ra5 Qe4 50.Qd7 Qc4 51.Qf5 Qc8 52.Qf3 Qd7 53.Bf4 Qf7 54.g3 Re8 55.Be3 Rg8 56.Ra6 Re8 57.Ra7 Re7 58.Qa8+ Qf8 59.Ra6 Re8 60.Qc6 Rc8 61.Qf3 Qf7 62.Ra7 Qe6 63.Qb7 Qg8 64.Bf4 Rd8 65.Qa6 Re8 66.Rc7 Ra8 67.Qc6 Re8 68.Be3 Rb8 69.Bd4 Qf8 70.Qc3 Re8 71.Rc6 Qf7 72.Bxf6 Rf8 73.Bxg7+ Qxg7 74.Qe3 Qb2 75.Kg2 Qb7 76.Qxh6 Qf7 77.Rc2 1-0

Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at 2nd London Chess Classic in 2010. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C95) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 77 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, Viswanathan Anand won with the white 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 45 of 143.

Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 2nd London Chess Classic, round 3, on 10 December 2010.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 2nd London Chess Classic in 2010.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C95). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Viswanathan Anand won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 77 moves (153 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.

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