Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2022
Sicilian Defense (B30) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 31 moves · Round 4.3 · 17 November 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2022
- Round4.3
- Date17 November 2022
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
- Length31 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 108 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 (Aimchess Rapid Prelim, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, 1-0 (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2022
This middlegame battle sees Anish Giri take on Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B30) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 31 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.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 108 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2022, round 4.3, on 17 November 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (62 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.