Game summary
Xiong, Jeffery and Anish Giri drew in 62 moves in round 3 of FIDE World Cup 2019 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, on 17 September 2019. The opening was the Ruy Lopez (C67).
- White
- Xiong, Jeffery
- Black
- Anish Giri
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- FIDE World Cup 2019
- Place
- Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia
- Date
- 17 September 2019 (2019.09.17)
- Round
- 3.2
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez (C67)
- Length
- 62 moves (124 plies)
All moves of Xiong, Jeffery vs Giri, A (PGN move text)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1 Nd6 6.Nxe5 Be7 7.Bf1 Nxe5 8.Rxe5 O-O 9.d4 Bf6 10.Re1 Re8 11.Rxe8+ Nxe8 12.d5 d6 13.Nd2 a5 14.a4 Bd7 15.Ra3 Bg5 16.Nc4 Bxc1 17.Qxc1 Nf6 18.Qd1 Qe7 19.Re3 Qf8 20.b3 b5 21.axb5 Bxb5 22.Rc3 Qb8 23.Qd4 a4 24.bxa4 Bxa4 25.Ne3 Bd7 26.Qc4 Ra7 27.h3 h6 28.Rb3 Rb7 29.Rxb7 Qxb7 30.Bd3 Kf8 31.Kh2 Qb6 32.g4 Bc8 33.Qb5 Qxb5 34.Bxb5 Ne4 35.Kg2 g5 36.Bd3 Nc3 37.Kg3 Bb7 38.Bc4 Kg7 39.Nf5+ Kf6 40.Nxh6 Bxd5 41.Bxd5 Nxd5 42.Nf5 Ke5 43.h4 gxh4+ 44.Nxh4 Nb4 45.f4+ Kd5 46.c3 Na2 47.c4+ Kxc4 48.g5 Nc3 49.Kg4 Ne4 50.f5 Kd5 51.Kf4 Nc5 52.Ng2 Nd3+ 53.Ke3 Nb4 54.Kf4 Nd3+ 55.Ke3 Nc5 56.Kf4 Nd7 57.Ne3+ Kd4 58.g6 fxg6 59.fxg6 Nf8 60.Nf5+ Kd3 61.Nxd6 Nxg6+ 62.Kf5 Nf8 1/2-1/2
About This Game
Xiong, Jeffery and Giri, A met over the board in this marathon at FIDE World Cup 2019 in Khanty-Mansiysk RUS in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C67), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: quick development, central control, and king safety.
At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle. Marathon games like this reward stamina and precise endgame technique, and they reveal how top players keep pressing in positions many would agree to draw.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game is more valuable than it first appears. You see not just the moves, but the order in which plans are introduced, how both sides react to threats, and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Xiong, Jeffery and Giri, A. 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 Xiong, Jeffery (White) and Giri, A (Black), at FIDE World Cup 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Xiong, Jeffery and Giri, A.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 62 moves (124 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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