Viswanathan AnandChess Games
Explore 4,263 Viswanathan Anand chess games from 1984 to 2026 in the CipherChess chess database. See Viswanathan Anand's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Viswanathan Anand plays most, and replay any Viswanathan Anand game move by move.
Viswanathan Anand's Opening Tree
Walk Viswanathan Anand's most-played openings move by move, straight from 4,263 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Viswanathan Anand most often plays e4 (1,806 games, 67% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6.
As Black, Viswanathan Anand most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (404 games, 52% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6.
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About Viswanathan Anand's chess games
This page collects 4,263 Viswanathan Anand chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1984 to 2026. Use it to study how Viswanathan Anand handles both colours, which openings Viswanathan Anand returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Viswanathan Anand's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Viswanathan Anand over the board or online.
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Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Viswanathan Anand played?
The CipherChess database holds 4,263 chess games played by Viswanathan Anand, spanning 1984 to 2026, with a 1564 win, 2080 draw and 619 loss record.
What openings does Viswanathan Anand play?
Viswanathan Anand's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation. As White, Viswanathan Anand most often opens e4 (1,806 games). As Black, Viswanathan Anand most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (404 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Viswanathan Anand's win rate?
Across 4,263 games, Viswanathan Anand scores 61% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 1564 wins, 2080 draws and 619 losses.