Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Prelim 2022

Ruy Lopez (C88) · ½-½ (Draw) · 46 moves · Round 15.8 · 22 February 2022

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White
Anish Giri
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAnish Giri
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAirthings Masters Prelim 2022
  • Round15.8
  • Date22 February 2022
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 95 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 (84th Tata Steel Masters, 2022).

Next game: Giri vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Prelim 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.a4 Rb8 9.axb5 axb5 10.h3 d6 11.d3 Bd7 12.Nc3 Nb4 13.Ne2 c5 14.Ng3 Qc7 15.Bd2 Nc6 16.Bg5 h6 17.Bxf6 Bxf6 18.Nf1 Nd4 19.Nxd4 exd4 20.Bd5 c4 21.b3 Be6 22.Bxe6 fxe6 23.Nd2 c3 24.Nf3 Ra8 25.Qe2 e5 26.g3 Ra7 27.h4 Rfa8 28.Rxa7 Rxa7 29.Rd1 Ra2 30.Ne1 Qd7 31.Kg2 Kf7 32.Rb1 Ke7 33.Qd1 Qa7 34.Qg4 Kd8 35.Qe6 Qd7 36.Qg8+ Kc7 37.b4 Ra4 38.Nf3 Kb7 39.Qd5+ Qc6 40.Qf7+ Qc7 41.Qe6 Ra6 42.Nh2 Qc8 43.Qf7+ Qc7 44.Qe6 Qc8 45.Qf7+ Qc7 46.Qe6 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Anish Giri had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C88) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, the game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. 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 95 of 130.

Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Airthings Masters Prelim, round 15.8, on 22 February 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece 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 (91 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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