Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 80th Tata Steel GpA TB 2018
Italian Game (C53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 2 · 28 January 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event80th Tata Steel GpA TB 2018
- Round2
- Date28 January 2018
- OpeningItalian Game (C53)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 36 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 (80th Tata Steel GpA TB, 2018).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2018, 2018).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 80th Tata Steel GpA TB 2018
This middlegame battle sees Anish Giri take on Magnus Carlsen at 80th Tata Steel GpA TB in 2018. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Italian Game (C53) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. 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 36 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 80th Tata Steel GpA TB, round 2, on 28 January 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 80th Tata Steel GpA TB in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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.