Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2022
French Defense (C18) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 7.1 · 29 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2022
- Round7.1
- Date29 December 2022
- OpeningFrench Defense (C18)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 111 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, 0-1 (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, 1-0 (85th Tata Steel Masters, 2023).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2022
Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at World Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From French Defense (C18) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 41 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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 black 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 111 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz 2022, round 7.1, on 29 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used French Defense (ECO code C18). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.