Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, XXIV SuperGM 2007
Queen's Gambit Declined (D47) · 0-1 (Viswanathan Anand won) · 40 moves · Round 3 · 19 February 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackViswanathan Anand
- Result0-1 · Viswanathan Anand won
- EventXXIV SuperGM 2007
- Round3
- Date19 February 2007
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D47)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 9 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 (Corus A, 2007).
Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, 1-0 (XXIV SuperGM, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, XXIV SuperGM 2007
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Viswanathan Anand at XXIV SuperGM in 2007. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D47), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 40 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.
In the end, Viswanathan Anand won with the black 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 9 of 143.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?
At the XXIV SuperGM, round 3, on 19 February 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at XXIV SuperGM in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D47). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Viswanathan Anand won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (80 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.