Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen
GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (C55).
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Game details
- White
- Anish Giri (2782)
- Black
- Magnus Carlsen (2855)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- GCT Blitz YourNextMove
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (C55)
About this chess game
This chess game between Anish Giri (2782) and Magnus Carlsen (2855) was played at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (C55). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen?
Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (ECO C55).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.