Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2014

Grünfeld Defense (D97) · ½-½ (Draw) · 32 moves · Round 10 · 21 November 2014

♔
White
Viswanathan Anand
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
♚
Analyse This Game Practice
Moves
0 / 63

About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteViswanathan Anand
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWCh 2014
  • Round10
  • Date21 November 2014
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D97)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 87 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, 1-0 (WCh 2014, 2014).

Carlsen vs Anand: all 143 gamesCarlsen in the Grünfeld DefenseCarlsen games of 2014Viswanathan Anand profile

The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2014

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Qb3 dxc4 6.Qxc4 O-O 7.e4 Na6 8.Be2 c5 9.d5 e6 10.O-O exd5 11.exd5 Re8 12.Bg5 h6 13.Be3 Bf5 14.Rad1 Ne4 15.Nxe4 Bxe4 16.Qc1 Qf6 17.Bxh6 Qxb2 18.Qxb2 Bxb2 19.Ng5 Bd4 20.Nxe4 Rxe4 21.Bf3 Re7 22.d6 Rd7 23.Bf4 Nb4 24.Rd2 Re8 25.Rc1 Re6 26.h4 Be5 27.Bxe5 Rxe5 28.Bxb7 Rxb7 29.d7 Nc6 30.d8=Q+ Nxd8 31.Rxd8+ Kg7 32.Rd2 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Viswanathan Anand take on Magnus Carlsen at WCh 2014 in 2014. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D97), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Lasting 32 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, the game was drawn between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. 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 87 of 143.

Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the WCh 2014, round 10, on 21 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 Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D97). 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 32 moves (63 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

More chess on YouTube: Stockfish100 Best Chess Channel
, 250)); })();