About This Game
This marathon sees S Grover take on Magnus Carlsen at PRO League Group Stage in 2017. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Pirc Defense (B08) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 68 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, the game was drawn between S Grover and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between S Grover (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at PRO League Group Stage in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Pirc Defense (ECO code B08). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between S Grover and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 68 moves (136 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 and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.