Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Blitz 2022
King's Indian Defense (E94) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 3.1 · 30 May 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event10th Norway Blitz 2022
- Round3.1
- Date30 May 2022
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E94)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 100 of 130 between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri in the Rama Chess database (2011–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 41–11 with 78 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Prelim, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, 1-0 (10th Norway Chess 2022, 2022).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Blitz 2022
Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 10th Norway Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E94) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 35 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, the game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri?
In the 130 games between them in our database (2011 to 2025) Carlsen leads 41–11 with 78 draws. This game is number 100 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 10th Norway Blitz 2022, round 3.1, on 30 May 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 10th Norway Blitz 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E94). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.