Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019
English Opening (A28) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 1.1 · 17 August 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event7th Sinquefield Cup 2019
- Round1.1
- Date17 August 2019
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A28)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 42 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, 0-1 (Croatia GCT 2019, 2019).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Anish Giri at 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed English Opening (A28) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 36 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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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 42 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, round 1.1, on 17 August 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A28). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.