Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 5th Norway Chess 2017
Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 5.3 · 11 June 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event5th Norway Chess 2017
- Round5.3
- Date11 June 2017
- OpeningItalian Game (C50)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 30 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, 1-0 (5th Norway Blitz 2017, 2017).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2017).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 5th Norway Chess 2017
Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri met over the board in this full-length game at 5th Norway Chess 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 41 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.
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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri. 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 30 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the 5th Norway Chess 2017, round 5.3, on 11 June 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at 5th Norway Chess 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). 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 41 moves (81 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.