Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri have played 130 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 40 wins to 11, with 79 draws (39% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 69 | 24 | 40 | 5 |
| Giri with White | 61 | 16 | 39 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 69 | 22 | 38 | 9 |
| Classical | 31 | 6 | 23 | 2 |
| Rapid | 30 | 12 | 18 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 130 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | A Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | A Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | A Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Jun 2024 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| Mar 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 11th Norway Chess |
| May 2023 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2023 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Warsaw Superbet Blitz |
| May 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Warsaw Superbet Rapid |
| Jan 2023 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2022 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2022 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Sep 2022 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Anish Giri | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Jun 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Norway Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri?
In 130 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 40 wins, Anish Giri has 11 wins, and they have drawn 79 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 130 games between them, from Jan 2011 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.