Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 10th Norway Chess 2022
Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 4.1 · 3 June 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event10th Norway Chess 2022
- Round4.1
- Date3 June 2022
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D41)
- Length34 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 101 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: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (10th Norway Blitz 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, 1-0 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 10th Norway Chess 2022
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Anish Giri at 10th Norway Chess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 34 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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 101 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the 10th Norway Chess 2022, round 4.1, on 3 June 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at 10th Norway Chess 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D41). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.