Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, FTX Crypto Cup 2022
Indian Defenses (A48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 30 moves · Round 1.4 · 15 August 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
- Round1.4
- Date15 August 2022
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
- Length30 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 102 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, 1-0 (10th Norway Chess 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, FTX Crypto Cup 2022
Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri met over the board in this middlegame battle at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Indian Defenses (A48), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 30 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 102 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 1.4, on 15 August 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (59 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.