Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020

Grünfeld Defense (D85) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 3.22 · 4 July 2020

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White
Anish Giri
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAnish Giri
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChessable Masters Final 8 2020
  • Round3.22
  • Date4 July 2020
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
  • Length44 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 58 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 (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).

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The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.Bd2 Bg7 6.e4 Nxc3 7.Bxc3 O-O 8.Qd2 c5 9.d5 e6 10.Bc4 Bxc3 11.bxc3 exd5 12.Bxd5 Nd7 13.Nf3 Nb6 14.O-O Be6 15.Bxe6 Qxd2 16.Bxf7+ Rxf7 17.Nxd2 Rd8 18.Nb3 c4 19.Nc5 Re8 20.a4 Rc7 21.a5 Nc8 22.Na4 Rxe4 23.Rfe1 Rxe1+ 24.Rxe1 b5 25.axb6 axb6 26.g4 b5 27.Nb2 Kf7 28.Re5 Nd6 29.Kg2 Re7 30.Rxe7+ Kxe7 31.f4 h5 32.h3 hxg4 33.hxg4 g5 34.Kf3 Kf6 35.Nd1 gxf4 36.Kxf4 Nc8 37.Ne3 Nb6 38.g5+ Kg6 39.Kg4 Nd7 40.Kf4 Nc5 41.Ke5 Kxg5 42.Nxc4 bxc4 43.Kd4 Na4 44.Kxc4 Nxc3 1/2-1/2

Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D85), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 44 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. 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 58 of 130.

Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters Final 8, round 3.22, on 4 July 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D85). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 44 moves (88 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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