Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 1.3 · 21 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLegends of Chess Prelim 2020
- Round1.3
- Date21 July 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 62 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, 1-0 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
In this encounter Anish Giri had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
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 62 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Legends of Chess Prelim, round 1.3, on 21 July 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). 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 52 moves (103 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.