Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Rapid 2020
Sicilian Defense (B75) · 1-0 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 46 moves · Round 9.1 · 17 September 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alexander Grischuk won
- EventSaint Louis Rapid 2020
- Round9.1
- Date17 September 2020
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B75)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 101 of 114 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk in the Rama Chess database (2006–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 49–26 with 39 draws.
Previous game: Grischuk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chessable Masters GpA, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2020, 2020).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Rapid 2020
A full-length game in which Alexander Grischuk was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Saint Louis Rapid 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B75) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 46 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Alexander Grischuk won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk?
In the 114 games between them in our database (2006 to 2025) Carlsen leads 49–26 with 39 draws. This game is number 101 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Saint Louis Rapid 2020, round 9.1, on 17 September 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Saint Louis Rapid 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B75). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Alexander Grischuk won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.