Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017

Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 16.3 · 2 July 2017

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Anish Giri
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAnish Giri
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
  • Round16.3
  • Date2 July 2017
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 33 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 YourNextMove, 2017).

Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (80th Tata Steel GpA, 2018).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.Bf4 Bf5 4.e3 e6 5.a3 Bd6 6.Bg3 O-O 7.c4 dxc4 8.Bxc4 c5 9.Nc3 Bxg3 10.hxg3 Nbd7 11.O-O Rc8 12.Be2 Bg4 13.Rc1 cxd4 14.Qxd4 Qb6 15.Qxb6 Nxb6 16.Rfd1 h6 17.Nb5 Rxc1 18.Rxc1 Rc8 19.Rxc8+ Nxc8 20.Kf1 Kf8 21.Ne5 Bxe2+ 22.Kxe2 h5 23.f3 Ke7 24.e4 a6 25.Nc3 Nb6 26.b3 Nfd7 27.Nd3 Kd6 28.Ke3 e5 29.Nd1 Nc5 30.Nxc5 Kxc5 31.Nf2 Kd6 32.f4 Nd7 33.Nd3 f6 34.Nb2 g5 35.Nc4+ Kc6 36.fxe5 Nxe5 37.Nxe5+ fxe5 38.g4 h4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Anish Giri at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Pawn Game (D02) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Lasting 38 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.

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 33 of 130.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?

At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 16.3, on 2 July 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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