Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Final Masters 2011
Ruy Lopez (C67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 28 moves · Round 1 · 26 September 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event4th Final Masters 2011
- Round1
- Date26 September 2011
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
- Length28 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 51 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, 0-1 (Botvinnik Memorial, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (4th Final Masters, 2011).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Final Masters 2011
This middlegame battle sees Viswanathan Anand take on Magnus Carlsen at 4th Final Masters in 2011. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C67) 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.
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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 51 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 4th Final Masters, round 1, on 26 September 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 4th Final Masters in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). 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 (56 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.