Prepare against Anish Giri
GM · NLD · World #7 classical · FIDE ID 24116068
Our database contains 4,747 games by Anish Giri, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anish Giri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anish Giri before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,764 | 2,798 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,659 | 2,779 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,655 | 2,822 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,747 | 1,702 | 2,126 | 919 | 35.9% |
| As White | 2,360 | 938 | 1,059 | 363 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 2,387 | 764 | 1,067 | 556 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anish Giri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anish Giri's side.
First moves as White (2,360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 941 | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 763 | 32.3% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 419 | 17.8% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 232 | 9.8% | 62.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Giri usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Giri usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Giri usually continues d4 (53.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Giri usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Giri usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Giri usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (991 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 543 | 54.8% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 388 | 39.2% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 32 | 3.2% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 1.6% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 0.7% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (820 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 584 | 71.2% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 202 | 24.6% | 50.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 1.1% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Anish Giri's chess games
All 4,747 games by Anish Giri in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 1,702 wins, 2,126 draws, 919 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 170 | 70/79/21 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 157 | 54/80/23 | 34.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 136 | 42/76/18 | 30.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 134 | 59/57/18 | 44.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 107 | 47/35/25 | 43.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 94 | 25/61/8 | 26.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 90 | 41/36/13 | 45.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 77 | 26/43/8 | 33.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 74 | 34/31/9 | 45.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66 | 30/25/11 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 204 | 86/74/44 | 42.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 170 | 44/89/37 | 25.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 138 | 38/63/37 | 27.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 130 | 65/34/31 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 103 | 15/66/22 | 14.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 92 | 25/48/19 | 27.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 80 | 17/51/12 | 21.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 79 | 27/30/22 | 34.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 78 | 16/44/18 | 20.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 73 | 35/27/11 | 47.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,863 | Chessable Masters Final | B51 |
| Apr 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,842 | Candidates Tournament | B45 |
| May 2017 | Wesley So | 2,815 | chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 | D03 |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,813 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C67 |
| Jul 2021 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Zagreb GCT Blitz | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 563 | 426 | 2,675 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 105 | 67.5 | 2,770 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 77 | 45.5 | 2,702 |
| Speed Chess | 2022 | 77 | 36 | 2,695 |
| Meltwater Tour Final | 2022 | 69 | 28.5 | 2,688 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 69 | 44.5 | 2,742 |
| Leuven GCT blitz | 2018 | 54 | 24 | 2,739 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | 2013 | 52 | 23 | 2,693 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wesley So (132 games) · Magnus Carlsen (130 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (129 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (128 games) · Levon Aronian (119 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (115 games) · Fabiano Caruana (112 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (106 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anish Giri's chess games?
4,747 games by Anish Giri, from Jul 2005 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Anish Giri has played.
What does Anish Giri play on the first move as White?
Across 2,360 games with White in our database, Anish Giri opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anish Giri answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Anish Giri play as White?
As White, Anish Giri's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (170 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (157 games, 34.4% win rate); Slav Defense (136 games, 30.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,360 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anish Giri play as Black?
As Black, Anish Giri most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (204 games, 42.2% win rate); Slav Defense (170 games, 25.9% win rate); Indian Defense (138 games, 27.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,387 games.
What is Anish Giri's FIDE rating?
Anish Giri is currently rated 2,764 in classical chess, 2,659 in rapid and 2,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,798 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Anish Giri played?
Our database contains 4,747 games by Anish Giri, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,702 wins, 2,126 draws, 919 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anish Giri?
4,747 games by Anish Giri reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.