Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021

English Opening (A13) · ½-½ (Draw) · 20 moves · Round 8.4 · 7 February 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Anish Giri
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAnish Giri
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventOpera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
  • Round8.4
  • Date7 February 2021
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A13)
  • Length20 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 83 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 (83rd Tata Steel Masters, 2021).

Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021

1.e3 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.b3 c5 5.Bb2 Nc6 6.cxd5 exd5 7.Bb5 Bd6 8.O-O O-O 9.Bxc6 bxc6 10.Nc3 Bg4 11.Ne2 Ne4 12.d3 Bxf3 13.gxf3 Qg5+ 14.Ng3 Nxg3 15.hxg3 Bxg3 16.fxg3 Qxg3+ 17.Kh1 Qh3+ 18.Kg1 Qg3+ 19.Kh1 Qh3+ 20.Kg1 Qg3+ 1/2-1/2

This brisk miniature sees Magnus Carlsen take on Anish Giri at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A13) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

The game was a sharp, short fight of 20 moves. Decisive games like this often hinge on a single tactical idea, making them good study material for spotting mistakes early.

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 Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri. 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 83 of 130.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?

At the Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, round 8.4, on 7 February 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 20 moves (40 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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