Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GM 2007
Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) · ½-½ (Draw) · 55 moves · Round 6 · 29 July 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGM 2007
- Round6
- Date29 July 2007
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D30)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 3 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 (Tal Memorial, 2006).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 0-1 (World Blitz, 2007).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GM 2007
This full-length game sees Alexander Grischuk take on Magnus Carlsen at GM in 2007. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 55 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, the game was drawn between Alexander Grischuk 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
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 3 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GM, round 6, on 29 July 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GM in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D30). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (110 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.