Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, 7th Tal Mem Blitz 2012
King's Indian Defense (E92) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 8 · 7 June 2012
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexander Grischuk
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event7th Tal Mem Blitz 2012
- Round8
- Date7 June 2012
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E92)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 20 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: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (20th Amber Rapid, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, ½-½ (7th Mikhail Tal Memorial, 2012).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, 7th Tal Mem Blitz 2012
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alexander Grischuk at 7th Tal Mem Blitz in 2012. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From King's Indian Defense (E92) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 54 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 20 of 114.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?
At the 7th Tal Mem Blitz, round 8, on 7 June 2012.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Grischuk (Black), at 7th Tal Mem Blitz in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E92). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.