Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

English Opening (A15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 17.5 · 12 May 2024

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White
Anish Giri
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAnish Giri
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSuperbet POL Blitz 2024
  • Round17.5
  • Date12 May 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 122 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 (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 2024).

Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 18th Jun Early, 2024).

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The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.d4 Bb7 4.g3 g6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.O-O O-O 7.d5 Na6 8.Nc3 Nc5 9.Qc2 c6 10.e4 cxd5 11.exd5 e6 12.dxe6 dxe6 13.Rd1 Qe7 14.Bf4 Rfd8 15.Be5 a5 16.b3 Rxd1+ 17.Rxd1 Rd8 18.Ne1 Bxg2 19.Kxg2 Rxd1 20.Qxd1 Qb7+ 21.Qf3 Qxf3+ 22.Kxf3 Nfd7 23.Bxg7 Kxg7 24.Ke3 Kf6 25.h4 e5 26.Nf3 h6 27.Nd2 Ke6 28.a3 f5 29.b4 axb4 30.axb4 Na6 31.Nd5 Kd6 32.Nb1 Nc7 33.Nxc7 Kxc7 34.Nc3 Nf6 35.f3 g5 36.hxg5 hxg5 37.Kd3 Kd6 38.Nb5+ Kc6 39.Nc3 g4 40.fxg4 Nxg4 41.Nd5 Nh6 42.Ne3 Kd6 43.c5+ bxc5 44.bxc5+ Kxc5 45.Nxf5 Nxf5 46.Ke4 Nxg3+ 47.Kxe5 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Anish Giri take on Magnus Carlsen at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A15) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 47 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 122 of 130.

Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Superbet POL Blitz 2024, round 17.5, on 12 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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