Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 45th Biel GM 2012
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 37 moves · Round 9 · 1 August 2012
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event45th Biel GM 2012
- Round9
- Date1 August 2012
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length37 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 6 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 (45th Biel GM, 2012).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (75th Tata Steel GpA, 2013).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, 45th Biel GM 2012
Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 45th Biel GM in 2012. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E15) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 37 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 Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. 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 6 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 45th Biel GM, round 9, on 1 August 2012.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 45th Biel GM in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (73 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.