Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · 1-0 (Anish Giri won) · 35 moves · Round 4.1 · 17 January 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Anish Giri won
- Event85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
- Round4.1
- Date17 January 2023
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 112 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 (World Blitz 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (Superbet Rapid 2023, 2023).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E15) the players entered 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.
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In the end, Anish Giri 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 112 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 85th Tata Steel Masters, round 4.1, on 17 January 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Anish Giri won with the white pieces.
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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.