Game summary
Anish Giri and Fedoseev, Vl3 drew in 33 moves in round 1 of AI Cup Play-In Match 2023, played online (chess.com), on 18 September 2023. The opening was the Catalan Opening (E07).
- White
- Anish Giri
- Black
- Fedoseev, Vl3
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- AI Cup Play-In Match 2023
- Place
- online (chess.com)
- Date
- 18 September 2023 (2023.09.18)
- Round
- 1.1
- Opening
- Catalan Opening (E07)
- Length
- 33 moves (66 plies)
All moves of Giri, A vs Fedoseev, Vl3 (PGN move text)
1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.g3 Be7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.O-O c6 7.Nc3 Nbd7 8.Qd3 b6 9.e4 Ba6 10.b3 Rc8 11.Rd1 h6 12.a4 Bb4 13.e5 Nh7 14.h4 Qe8 15.Bf4 f6 16.exf6 Nhxf6 17.Na2 Ba3 18.Nc3 Bb2 19.Ra2 Bxc3 20.Qxc3 c5 21.dxc5 Nxc5 22.Ne5 dxc4 23.bxc4 Bb7 24.Bxb7 Nxb7 25.Qe1 Na5 26.Qe2 Qh5 27.Rd4 Qxe2 28.Rxe2 Rfd8 29.Rxd8+ Rxd8 30.Bd2 Nb3 31.Be3 Rc8 32.Rb2 Nc5 33.a5 Ncd7 1/2-1/2
About This Game
In this encounter Giri, A had the white pieces against Fedoseev, Vl3 at AI Cup Play-In Match 2023 in chess.com INT in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Catalan Opening (E07) — a strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity. In these systems both players manoeuvre carefully before committing to a plan.
Lasting 33 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.
Games such as this one are useful at every level. Beginners can follow the opening principles, club players can study the middlegame plans, and stronger players can examine the finer endgame and decision-making points.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Giri, A and Fedoseev, Vl3. 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 Fedoseev, Vl3 (Black), at AI Cup Play-In Match 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E07). A strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Giri, A and Fedoseev, Vl3.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (66 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?
Browse the full Catalan Opening collection, Giri, A's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.