Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, WCh 2013

Réti Opening (A07) · ½-½ (Draw) · 51 moves · Round 3 · 12 November 2013

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Viswanathan Anand
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackViswanathan Anand
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWCh 2013
  • Round3
  • Date12 November 2013
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 65 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 (WCh 2013, 2013).

Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (WCh 2013, 2013).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, WCh 2013

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 g6 3.c4 dxc4 4.Qa4+ Nc6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.Nc3 e5 7.Qxc4 Nge7 8.O-O O-O 9.d3 h6 10.Bd2 Nd4 11.Nxd4 exd4 12.Ne4 c6 13.Bb4 Be6 14.Qc1 Bd5 15.a4 b6 16.Bxe7 Qxe7 17.a5 Rab8 18.Re1 Rfc8 19.axb6 axb6 20.Qf4 Rd8 21.h4 Kh7 22.Nd2 Be5 23.Qg4 h5 24.Qh3 Be6 25.Qh1 c5 26.Ne4 Kg7 27.Ng5 b5 28.e3 dxe3 29.Rxe3 Bd4 30.Re2 c4 31.Nxe6+ fxe6 32.Be4 cxd3 33.Rd2 Qb4 34.Rad1 Bxb2 35.Qf3 Bf6 36.Rxd3 Rxd3 37.Rxd3 Rd8 38.Rxd8 Bxd8 39.Bd3 Qd4 40.Bxb5 Qf6 41.Qb7+ Be7 42.Kg2 g5 43.hxg5 Qxg5 44.Bc4 h4 45.Qc7 hxg3 46.Qxg3 e5 47.Kf3 Qxg3+ 48.fxg3 Bc5 49.Ke4 Bd4 50.Kf5 Bf2 51.Kxe5 Bxg3+ 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Viswanathan Anand at WCh 2013 in 2013. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Réti Opening (A07), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 51 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. 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 65 of 143.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?

At the WCh 2013, round 3, on 12 November 2013.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (102 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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