Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2021

Catalan Opening (E04) · 1-0 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 58 moves · Round 16.1 · 30 December 2021

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Alexander Grischuk
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlexander Grischuk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Alexander Grischuk won
  • EventWorld Blitz 2021
  • Round16.1
  • Date30 December 2021
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E04)
  • Length58 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 106 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 (World Rapid 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, ½-½ (MrDodgy Inv 3 GpA, 2022).

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The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2021

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 d5 4.Bg2 dxc4 5.Nf3 Bb4+ 6.Bd2 a5 7.Qc1 b6 8.Bxb4 axb4 9.Qxc4 Bb7 10.O-O Nc6 11.Nbd2 O-O 12.Rfc1 Nd5 13.Qc2 h6 14.Nc4 Ra7 15.Nce5 Nde7 16.Nxc6 Bxc6 17.e3 Qa8 18.Ng5 hxg5 19.Bxc6 Nxc6 20.Qxc6 Qxc6 21.Rxc6 Rfa8 22.Rac1 Rxa2 23.Rxc7 Rxb2 24.Rc8+ Rxc8 25.Rxc8+ Kh7 26.Rb8 g4 27.Rxb6 b3 28.Kg2 f5 29.h3 Kg8 30.hxg4 fxg4 31.Rxe6 Rc2 32.Rb6 b2 33.Rb7 Rd2 34.d5 Kf8 35.e4 Ke8 36.d6 Rxd6 37.Rxb2 Rd4 38.f3 Kf7 39.Re2 gxf3+ 40.Kxf3 Kf6 41.Kf4 g5+ 42.Kg4 Kg6 43.Re3 Ra4 44.Kf3 Kf6 45.Rb3 Ra1 46.Rb6+ Ke5 47.Rb5+ Kf6 48.Rf5+ Kg6 49.Kg4 Re1 50.Rxg5+ Kf6 51.Rf5+ Ke6 52.Kf4 Rf1+ 53.Kg5 Re1 54.g4 Rxe4 55.Rf1 Ra4 56.Kh5 Ra8 57.g5 Rh8+ 58.Kg6 1-0

Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at World Blitz 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Catalan Opening (E04), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 58 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, 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 106 of 114.

Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Blitz 2021, round 16.1, on 30 December 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E04). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Alexander Grischuk won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 58 moves (115 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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