Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 78th Tata Steel GpA 2016
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 34 moves · Round 10.1 · 27 January 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event78th Tata Steel GpA 2016
- Round10.1
- Date27 January 2016
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length34 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 17 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, ½-½ (Qatar Masters Open 2015, 2015).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, 1-0 (4th Norway Blitz 2016, 2016).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 78th Tata Steel GpA 2016
A middlegame battle in which Anish Giri was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 78th Tata Steel GpA in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 34 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, 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 17 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 78th Tata Steel GpA, round 10.1, on 27 January 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 78th Tata Steel GpA in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 34 moves (68 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.