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Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen

Head-to-head rating comparison, statistics, and performance history.

Anand, Viswanathan

Anand, Viswanathan

🇮🇳India
Rating
2739.0
Rank
#14
Age
56
Born
11 Dec 1969
VS
Carlsen, Magnus

Carlsen, Magnus

🇳🇴Norway
Rating
2823.0
Rank
#1
Age
35
Born
30 Nov 1990

Rating History Comparison

Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen: Head-to-Head Analysis

This comparison between Viswanathan Anand (FIDE rating: 2739.0, world #14) and Magnus Carlsen (FIDE rating: 2823.0, world #1) provides a comprehensive look at how these two elite chess players stack up against each other. Compare their live FIDE ratings across Classical, Rapid, and Blitz time controls, along with historical rating trends and key statistics.

Viswanathan Anand represents India while Magnus Carlsen plays for Norway. With Viswanathan Anand at age 56 and Magnus Carlsen at 35, this matchup showcases the rivalry between two of the strongest chess players in the world today.