Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

English Opening (A34) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 6.2 · 1 October 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
  • EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
  • Round6.2
  • Date1 October 2021
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A34)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 91 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: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

1.c4 c5 2.Nc3 g6 3.e3 Nf6 4.d4 cxd4 5.exd4 Bg7 6.d5 O-O 7.Nf3 e6 8.Be2 exd5 9.cxd5 d6 10.O-O Nbd7 11.Bf4 Nc5 12.Rc1 Nce4 13.Nxe4 Nxe4 14.Qa4 Nc5 15.Qa3 Qf6 16.Bxd6 Qxd6 17.Qxc5 Qxc5 18.Rxc5 Bxb2 19.Rd1 Ba3 20.Rc3 Bd6 21.Nd2 Rd8 22.Ne4 Be5 23.Rc4 Bf5 24.f4 b5 25.Rb4 a5 26.Rxb5 Bxf4 27.Bf3 Bxe4 28.Bxe4 Bd6 29.g3 a4 30.Rc1 Rdb8 31.Rxb8+ Rxb8 32.Rc6 Rb6 33.Rxb6 Bc5+ 34.Kg2 Bxb6 35.d6 Kf8 36.a3 Bc5 37.d7 Ke7 38.Bc6 Bxa3 39.Bxa4 Bd6 40.Bb3 Kxd7 41.Bxf7 Ke7 42.Bg8 h6 43.Kf3 Kf6 44.Bc4 h5 45.h4 g5 46.hxg5+ Kxg5 47.Be2 Bxg3 48.Kxg3 h4+ 49.Kh3 Kf4 50.Kxh4 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Anish Giri at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A34), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 50 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

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 91 of 130.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?

At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 6.2, on 1 October 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A34). 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 50 moves (99 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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