Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Skilling Open KO 2020
Sicilian Defense (B31) · ½-½ (Draw) · 46 moves · Round 1.12 · 25 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSkilling Open KO 2020
- Round1.12
- Date25 November 2020
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B31)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 76 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 (Skilling Open KO 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (Skilling Open KO 2020, 2020).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Skilling Open KO 2020
In this encounter Anish Giri had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Skilling Open KO 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B31), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 46 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.
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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 76 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Skilling Open KO 2020, round 1.12, on 25 November 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Skilling Open KO 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (92 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.