All the great players have left their mark on Wijk aan Zee, but only a few games achieve the status of an “Immortal.” One of them was played in 2013, when former World Champion Viswanathan Anand created a breathtaking attacking masterpiece against Levon Aronian.
This video explains why this game stands out even among many modern classics. With deep preparation, Anand unleashed a series of bold sacrifices and precise tactical ideas that left spectators in awe. The perfect coordination of the pieces, the relentless pressure against the king, and the inevitable mating attack evoke the spirit of the romantic era but executed at the very highest modern level. A contemporary classic, rightly remembered as Anand’s Immortal Game.