Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Blitz 2015
Ruy Lopez (C60) · ½-½ (Draw) · 59 moves · Round 1.2 · 15 June 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event3rd Norway Blitz 2015
- Round1.2
- Date15 June 2015
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C60)
- Length59 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 12 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 (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015, 2015).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (3rd Norway Chess 2015, 2015).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Blitz 2015
In this encounter Anish Giri had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 3rd Norway Blitz 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C60) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 59 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, the game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. 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 12 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 3rd Norway Blitz 2015, round 1.2, on 15 June 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 3rd Norway Blitz 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C60). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 59 moves (118 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.