Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand
Magnus Carlsen (36, GM, NOR) and Viswanathan Anand (57, GM, IND) have met 59 times in classical OTB. Carlsen leads with 9 wins to 5, with 45 draws — a 76% draw rate. Their last meeting at Global Chess League 2024 saw Carlsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2840 and 2739, the Elo model gives Carlsen a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2840 vs 2739 (Δ +101)
With Magnus Carlsen as white
58% Magnus21% draw21% Viswanathan
With Viswanathan Anand as white
47% Magnus25% draw28% Viswanathan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Magnus Carlsen | Viswanathan Anand | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2840 | 2739-4 |
| Peak rating | 2882 · May 2014 | 2817 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 24 | 42 |
| World rank now | #1 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #1 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,091 | 682 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 33% |
| % black wins | 37% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2835 | 2636 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 62 |
Best Win
Magnus Carlsen
Viswanathan Anand
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (90)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Magnus Carlsen
Viswanathan Anand