Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019
Sicilian Defense (B31) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 55 moves · Round 5.4 · 23 November 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTata Steel India Rapid 2019
- Round5.4
- Date23 November 2019
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B31)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 43 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 (7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019
Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B31) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 55 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.
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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 43 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Tata Steel India Rapid, round 5.4, on 23 November 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (110 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.