Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016
Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 23 moves · Round 7.4 · 18 June 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventGCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016
- Round7.4
- Date18 June 2016
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
- Length23 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 23 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 (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016
A middlegame battle in which Anish Giri was paired against Magnus Carlsen at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Caro-Kann Defense (B12) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 23 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 23 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GCT Rapid YourNextMove, round 7.4, on 18 June 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 23 moves (46 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.