Head-to-head rating comparison, statistics, and performance history.
This comparison between Magnus Carlsen (FIDE rating: 2823.0, world #1) and Viswanathan Anand (FIDE rating: 2739.0, world #14) 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.
Magnus Carlsen represents Norway while Viswanathan Anand plays for India. With Magnus Carlsen at age 35 and Viswanathan Anand at 56, this matchup showcases the rivalry between two of the strongest chess players in the world today.