Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 4th Norway Chess 2016

Ruy Lopez (C77) · ½-½ (Draw) · 48 moves · Round 5.4 · 24 April 2016

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Anish Giri
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAnish Giri
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event4th Norway Chess 2016
  • Round5.4
  • Date24 April 2016
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C77)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 19 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, 1-0 (4th Norway Blitz 2016, 2016).

Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (GCT Rapid Paris 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 4th Norway Chess 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.d3 b5 6.Bb3 Bc5 7.Nc3 d6 8.Nd5 h6 9.c3 O-O 10.O-O Rb8 11.Re1 Ba7 12.Be3 Bxe3 13.Rxe3 Na5 14.Bc2 c5 15.b4 cxb4 16.Nxb4 Qc7 17.Qd2 Nc6 18.Nxc6 Qxc6 19.h3 Be6 20.d4 Qc7 21.Bb3 Rfe8 22.Bxe6 Rxe6 23.a4 exd4 24.Qxd4 bxa4 25.Qxa4 Rbe8 26.Qxa6 Rxe4 27.Rxe4 Rxe4 28.Qd3 Re8 29.Nd4 d5 30.Nf5 Qf4 31.g3 Qe4 32.Rd1 Qxd3 33.Rxd3 Kf8 34.f3 Ra8 35.g4 Ra3 36.Kf2 h5 37.Ke3 g6 38.Nd4 hxg4 39.hxg4 Nd7 40.Nb5 Rb3 41.Rxd5 Nb6 42.Rc5 Na4 43.Rc8+ Kg7 44.Rc4 Nb6 45.Rc5 Na4 46.Rc4 Nb6 47.Rc5 Na4 48.Rc4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Anish Giri at 4th Norway Chess 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C77) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 48 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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri. 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 19 of 130.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?

At the 4th Norway Chess 2016, round 5.4, on 24 April 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at 4th Norway Chess 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (95 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.

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