Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Supreme Masters 2013

Sicilian Defense (B51) · ½-½ (Draw) · 59 moves · Round 2.3 · 9 May 2013

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Viswanathan Anand
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackViswanathan Anand
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSupreme Masters 2013
  • Round2.3
  • Date9 May 2013
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B51)
  • Length59 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 60 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 (Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013, 2013).

Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, Supreme Masters 2013

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Nd7 4.d4 cxd4 5.Qxd4 a6 6.Bxd7+ Bxd7 7.c4 e5 8.Qd3 b5 9.Nc3 bxc4 10.Qxc4 Be6 11.Qd3 h6 12.O-O Nf6 13.Rd1 Be7 14.Ne1 O-O 15.Nc2 Qb6 16.Ne3 Rfc8 17.b3 a5 18.Bd2 Qa6 19.Be1 Nd7 20.f3 Rc6 21.Qxa6 Rcxa6 22.Ned5 Bd8 23.Nb5 Rc8 24.Bf2 Kh7 25.Kf1 Rcc6 26.Rac1 Bg5 27.Rc3 Bxd5 28.Rxd5 Rxc3 29.Nxc3 Rc6 30.Be1 Nc5 31.Nb5 Nb7 32.h4 Be3 33.Ke2 Bc5 34.h5 Bb4 35.Bd2 g6 36.a3 Bxd2 37.hxg6+ Kxg6 38.Kxd2 h5 39.g3 f6 40.Na7 Rc7 41.Nb5 Rc6 42.Ke2 Kf7 43.b4 axb4 44.axb4 Ke6 45.Rd3 Rc4 46.Rb3 d5 47.Kd3 Rc6 48.exd5+ Kxd5 49.Rc3 f5 50.Nc7+ Kd6 51.Ne8+ Kd5 52.Rxc6 Kxc6 53.Ng7 Nd6 54.Nxh5 e4+ 55.fxe4 Nxe4 56.Kd4 Kb5 57.g4 fxg4 58.Kxe4 g3 59.Nxg3 Kxb4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Viswanathan Anand at Supreme Masters 2013 in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B51), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 59 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.

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In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. 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 60 of 143.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?

At the Supreme Masters 2013, round 2.3, on 9 May 2013.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at Supreme Masters 2013 in 2013.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B51). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 59 moves (118 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.

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