Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Rapid 2011

Queen's Pawn Game (A40) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 70 moves · Round 4 · 15 March 2011

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Anish Giri
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAnish Giri
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event20th Amber Rapid 2011
  • Round4
  • Date15 March 2011
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (A40)
  • Length70 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 3 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 (20th Amber Blindfold, 2011).

Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (74th Tata Steel GMA, 2012).

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The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Rapid 2011

1.d4 e6 2.c4 Bb4+ 3.Bd2 Bxd2+ 4.Qxd2 f5 5.g3 Nf6 6.Bg2 O-O 7.Nf3 d6 8.O-O Qe7 9.Nc3 c6 10.Rfe1 d5 11.e3 Nbd7 12.b3 b6 13.Ne2 Bb7 14.Nf4 dxc4 15.bxc4 c5 16.Ng5 Bxg2 17.Kxg2 e5 18.Nfe6 Ne4 19.Nxe4 Qxe6 20.Ng5 Qxc4 21.dxc5 Nxc5 22.Rec1 Qd3 23.Qxd3 Nxd3 24.Rc7 h6 25.Nf3 Rf7 26.Rc3 Rd7 27.a4 Rad8 28.Rb1 Rd5 29.Rc7 R8d7 30.Rxd7 Rxd7 31.Rb5 Rd6 32.a5 e4 33.Nd4 g6 34.Rb1 Kf7 35.h3 Ke7 36.Nb5 Rd5 37.axb6 axb6 38.Nd4 Rd6 39.Nb5 Rf6 40.f3 exf3+ 41.Kxf3 Ne5+ 42.Ke2 Nd7 43.Nd4 Rd6 44.g4 fxg4 45.hxg4 Ne5 46.Nb5 Rf6 47.Rb4 Rf2+ 48.Kxf2 Nd3+ 49.Kf3 Nxb4 50.Kf4 Kf6 51.Nc3 Nd3+ 52.Ke4 Nc5+ 53.Kf4 g5+ 54.Kf3 Ke5 55.Nb5 Ne4 56.Na7 Nd2+ 57.Ke2 Nc4 58.Nc6+ Ke4 59.Ne7 Nxe3 60.Nc8 Nxg4 61.Nxb6 Ne5 62.Kf2 h5 63.Kg3 h4+ 64.Kh3 Kf3 65.Nc8 Nd3 66.Nd6 Nf4+ 67.Kh2 g4 68.Nf5 g3+ 69.Kh1 g2+ 70.Kh2 Kf2 0-1

Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at 20th Amber Rapid in 2011. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (A40), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 70 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.

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After the contest, 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 3 of 130.

Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 20th Amber Rapid, round 4, on 15 March 2011.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 20th Amber Rapid in 2011.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code A40). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 70 moves (140 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?

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