Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, FIDE World Rapid 2014

Slav Defense (D10) · 0-1 (Viswanathan Anand won) · 60 moves · Round 12.1 · 18 June 2014

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Viswanathan Anand
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackViswanathan Anand
  • Result0-1 · Viswanathan Anand won
  • EventFIDE World Rapid 2014
  • Round12.1
  • Date18 June 2014
  • OpeningSlav Defense (D10)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 76 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 (Zurich CC Rapid 2014, 2014).

Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (FIDE World Blitz 2014, 2014).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, FIDE World Rapid 2014

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.cxd5 cxd5 4.Nc3 Nf6 5.Bf4 Nc6 6.e3 Bf5 7.Rc1 Rc8 8.Nf3 e6 9.Qb3 Bb4 10.Bb5 Bxc3+ 11.bxc3 O-O 12.Bxc6 Rxc6 13.Qxb7 Qc8 14.Qxc8 Rfxc8 15.Ne5 Rxc3 16.Rxc3 Rxc3 17.O-O h6 18.h4 Ne4 19.g4 Bh7 20.Rb1 g5 21.hxg5 hxg5 22.Bh2 Nd2 23.Rb8+ Kg7 24.Rb7 Be4 25.Rxf7+ Kg8 26.f3 Nxf3+ 27.Rxf3 Bxf3 28.Nxf3 Rc1+ 29.Kf2 Rc2+ 30.Ke1 Rxa2 31.Bd6 a5 32.Nxg5 a4 33.Kd1 Rb2 34.Nxe6 Rb6 35.Nf4 Rxd6 36.Kc2 Rb6 37.Nxd5 Rb7 38.Nc3 a3 39.e4 Kf7 40.e5 Ke6 41.Kc1 Rc7 42.Kd2 Ra7 43.Na2 Rb7 44.Kc3 Rb8 45.g5 Kf5 46.d5 Kxe5 47.g6 Kxd5 48.g7 Ke6 49.g8=Q+ Rxg8 50.Kb3 Rg3+ 51.Kb4 Ke5 52.Nc3 Re3 53.Kc4 Kf5 54.Kb4 Kg4 55.Na2 Kf3 56.Nc3 Kg2 57.Nd5 Rf3 58.Nc3 Kf1 59.Kc4 Ke1 60.Kb4 Rh3 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand met over the board in this full-length game at FIDE World Rapid 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Slav Defense (D10) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 60 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, Viswanathan Anand won with the black pieces. 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 76 of 143.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?

At the FIDE World Rapid 2014, round 12.1, on 18 June 2014.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at FIDE World Rapid 2014 in 2014.

What opening was played?

The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Viswanathan Anand won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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?

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