Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, WCh 2014
Sicilian Defense (B41) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 6 · 15 November 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWCh 2014
- Round6
- Date15 November 2014
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B41)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 83 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 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (WCh 2014, 2014).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, WCh 2014
Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand met over the board in this middlegame battle at WCh 2014 in 2014. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B41) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 38 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 83 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the WCh 2014, round 6, on 15 November 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at WCh 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B41). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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.