Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2014
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 8 · 18 November 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteViswanathan Anand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWCh 2014
- Round8
- Date18 November 2014
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 85 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 (WCh 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Anand, ½-½ (WCh 2014, 2014).
The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2014
Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at WCh 2014 in 2014. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 41 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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After the contest, the game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. 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 85 of 143.
Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the WCh 2014, round 8, on 18 November 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at WCh 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.