Game summary
Anish Giri beat Van Foreest, Jorden in 21 moves in round 1 of ChessKid Play-In Match, played online (chess.com), on 1 May 2023. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B30).
- White
- Anish Giri
- Black
- Van Foreest, Jorden
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Event
- ChessKid Play-In Match
- Place
- online (chess.com)
- Date
- 1 May 2023 (2023.05.01)
- Round
- 1.2
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B30)
- Length
- 21 moves (41 plies)
All moves of Giri, A vs Van Foreest, Jorden (PGN move text)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Qb6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bxc6 Qxc6 6.O-O Nf6 7.Re1 b5 8.d4 b4 9.d5 Qa6 10.Nb1 d6 11.Bg5 Be7 12.Nbd2 h6 13.Bxf6 Bxf6 14.e5 dxe5 15.Ne4 O-O 16.d6 Rd8 17.Qd2 Kh7 18.Rad1 Qxa2 19.Qd3 Kg8 20.Qe3 Kh7 21.Nxf6+ 1-0
About This Game
Giri, A and Van Foreest, Jorden met over the board in this middlegame battle at ChessKid Play-In Match in chess.com INT in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B30), sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack the enemy king.
Lasting 21 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame. This is the phase where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide, and replaying it slowly is a good way to train your own middlegame judgement.
Giri, A is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins. Studying many games by a single strong player is one of the fastest ways to understand practical chess decisions.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition. The more complete games you study, the more quickly you will spot familiar structures and ideas in your own play.
After the contest, Giri, A won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above, flip the board to see it from either side, and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Giri, A (White) and Van Foreest, Jorden (Black), at ChessKid Play-In Match in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides.
What was the result?
Giri, A won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 21 moves (41 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 for engine evaluation and Practice mode to play the positions yourself.
Where can I find more games like this?
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