Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Final 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 62 moves · Round 2.2 · 25 September 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventChess24 Banter Final 2020
- Round2.2
- Date25 September 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length62 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 70 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 (Chess24 Banter Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Final 2020
This marathon sees Anish Giri take on Magnus Carlsen at Chess24 Banter Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 70 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Chess24 Banter Final 2020, round 2.2, on 25 September 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Final 2020 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?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 62 moves (124 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.