Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E26) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 3.16 · 3 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventChessable Masters Final 8 2020
- Round3.16
- Date3 July 2020
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E26)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 51 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, 0-1 (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Anish Giri at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E26), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 54 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 51 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the Chessable Masters Final 8, round 3.16, on 3 July 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E26). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.