Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 3.21 · 4 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventChessable Masters Final 8 2020
- Round3.21
- Date4 July 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D41)
- Length34 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 59 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 (Chessable Masters Final 8, 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
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Anish Giri at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 34 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, 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 59 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the Chessable Masters Final 8, round 3.21, on 4 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 Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D41). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.