Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Masters Final 2016
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D22) · ½-½ (Draw) · 62 moves · Round 5.2 · 17 July 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event9th Masters Final 2016
- Round5.2
- Date17 July 2016
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D22)
- Length62 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 26 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, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, 1-0 (9th Masters Final 2016, 2016).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Masters Final 2016
A marathon in which Anish Giri was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 9th Masters Final 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Accepted (D22), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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 26 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 9th Masters Final 2016, round 5.2, on 17 July 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 9th Masters Final 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D22). 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 62 moves (123 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 Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.