Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
English Opening (A22) · ½-½ (Draw) · 25 moves · Round 1.1 · 11 January 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
- Round1.1
- Date11 January 2020
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A22)
- Length25 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 46 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, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri met over the board in this middlegame battle at 82nd Tata Steel GpA in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with English Opening (A22), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 25 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 46 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the 82nd Tata Steel GpA, round 1.1, on 11 January 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at 82nd Tata Steel GpA in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A22). 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 25 moves (49 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.