Viswanathan Anand vs Fabiano Caruana

GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2018 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).

Fabiano Caruana28160

Viswanathan Anand27591

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Game details

White: Viswanathan Anand (2759)
Black: Fabiano Caruana (2816)
Result: 1–0
Event: GCT Blitz YourNextMove
Year: 2018
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77)

About this chess game

This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2759) and Fabiano Caruana (2816) was played at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Viswanathan Anand vs Fabiano Caruana?

Viswanathan Anand vs Fabiano Caruana (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Viswanathan Anand.

What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Fabiano Caruana?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).

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