Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Tata Steel India Blitz 2019
Sicilian Defense (B52) · ½-½ (Draw) · 40 moves · Round 2.3 · 25 November 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventTata Steel India Blitz 2019
- Round2.3
- Date25 November 2019
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B52)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 44 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 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2019).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Tata Steel India Blitz 2019
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Anish Giri at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B52), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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In the end, 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 44 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the Tata Steel India Blitz, round 2.3, on 25 November 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B52). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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.