Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 84th Tata Steel Masters 2022
Catalan Opening (E06) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 36 moves · Round 2.1 · 16 January 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAnish Giri
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event84th Tata Steel Masters 2022
- Round2.1
- Date16 January 2022
- OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 94 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, 0-1 (World Blitz 2021, 2021).
Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri, 84th Tata Steel Masters 2022
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Anish Giri at 84th Tata Steel Masters in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Catalan Opening (E06) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 36 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 94 of 130.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri played?
At the 84th Tata Steel Masters, round 2.1, on 16 January 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Anish Giri (Black), at 84th Tata Steel Masters in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (71 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.