Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Rapid KO 2005

Petrov Defense (C42) · 1-0 (Viswanathan Anand won) · 71 moves · Round 1.3 · 11 June 2005

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White
Viswanathan Anand
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteViswanathan Anand
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Viswanathan Anand won
  • Event18th Rapid KO 2005
  • Round1.3
  • Date11 June 2005
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length71 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 3 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 (18th Rapid KO, 2005).

Next game: Anand vs Carlsen, 1-0 (18th Rapid KO, 2005).

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The moves of Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Rapid KO 2005

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.d4 d5 6.Bd3 Bd6 7.O-O O-O 8.Re1 Re8 9.Nc3 Nxc3 10.bxc3 Rxe1+ 11.Qxe1 h6 12.c4 dxc4 13.Bxc4 Nc6 14.Bb2 Bg4 15.Qe4 Bxf3 16.Qxf3 Qe7 17.g3 Re8 18.Bc3 Nd8 19.a4 Qe4 20.Qxe4 Rxe4 21.a5 Re8 22.Kg2 Ne6 23.h4 Kf8 24.Bb2 b6 25.h5 Rb8 26.axb6 axb6 27.Bb5 Rd8 28.Bc6 Be7 29.c3 b5 30.Ra7 Rb8 31.d5 Bc5 32.Ra5 Nd8 33.Bd7 Bd6 34.Bxb5 c6 35.dxc6 Nxc6 36.Bxc6 Rxb2 37.Bd5 Rd2 38.c4 Be5 39.Ra8+ Ke7 40.Ra7+ Kd6 41.Rxf7 Bd4 42.Rf5 Rc2 43.g4 Bc5 44.Bf7 Rd2 45.Kg3 Rd3+ 46.f3 Rd2 47.Rd5+ Rxd5 48.Bxd5 Ke5 49.f4+ Kf6 50.Kf3 Bd6 51.Ke4 Bc5 52.Bg8 Bd6 53.Bh7 Ke6 54.g5 Ke7 55.Bg8 Kf8 56.Be6 Ke7 57.Bg4 Kf7 58.gxh6 gxh6 59.f5 Kf6 60.Kd5 Bg3 61.c5 Ke7 62.c6 Bh2 63.Bf3 Bg3 64.Kc5 Bc7 65.Kb5 Kd8 66.Ka6 Kc8 67.f6 Bd6 68.Kb6 Bc7+ 69.Kc5 Be5 70.f7 Bg7 71.Kd5 1-0

A marathon in which Viswanathan Anand was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 18th Rapid KO in 2005. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Petrov Defense (C42), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 71 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, Viswanathan Anand 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 3 of 143.

Where and when was Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 18th Rapid KO, round 1.3, on 11 June 2005.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Viswanathan Anand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 18th Rapid KO in 2005.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Viswanathan Anand won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 71 moves (141 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?

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