Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016

Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 3.1 · 19 June 2016

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Viswanathan Anand
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackViswanathan Anand
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016
  • Round3.1
  • Date19 June 2016
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 96 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, 1-0 (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2016).

Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Nf3 d5 5.cxd5 exd5 6.Bg5 h6 7.Bh4 Nbd7 8.e3 g5 9.Bg3 Ne4 10.Nd2 Nxg3 11.hxg3 c6 12.Qc2 Kf8 13.Bd3 Kg7 14.O-O-O Nf6 15.Nf3 Ng4 16.Kb1 Bxc3 17.bxc3 Qe7 18.Rhe1 f5 19.Re2 Rf8 20.Qb2 a5 21.Ne1 b5 22.Bc2 b4 23.cxb4 axb4 24.Bb3 Nf6 25.Rc2 Ne4 26.Nd3 Nc3+ 27.Rxc3 bxc3 28.Qxc3 Ba6 29.Qc5 Bxd3+ 30.Rxd3 Qxc5 31.dxc5 Ra5 32.Rc3 f4 33.gxf4 gxf4 34.exf4 Rxf4 35.f3 Kf6 36.g3 Rf5 37.f4 Rh5 38.a4 Rh2 39.Bc2 h5 40.Kc1 Ra8 41.Re3 Ra5 42.Rc3 Rh3 43.Kb2 h4 44.gxh4 Rxc3 45.Kxc3 Rxc5+ 46.Kb3 Rc4 47.h5 Rxf4 48.h6 c5 49.a5 Rb4+ 50.Ka3 Rb5 51.Ka4 Rb2 52.h7 Kg7 53.Bf5 c4 54.a6 c3 55.a7 Ra2+ 56.Kb3 Rxa7 57.Kxc3 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand met over the board in this full-length game at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 57 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. 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 96 of 143.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand played?

At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 3.1, on 19 June 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Viswanathan Anand (Black), at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (113 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.

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