Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Blitz 2015
Dutch Defense (A90) · 1-0 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 54 moves · Round 8.5 · 15 June 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alexander Grischuk won
- Event3rd Norway Blitz 2015
- Round8.5
- Date15 June 2015
- OpeningDutch Defense (A90)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 31 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 (FIDE World Blitz 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (3rd Norway Chess 2015, 2015).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Blitz 2015
This full-length game sees Alexander Grischuk take on Magnus Carlsen at 3rd Norway Blitz 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Dutch Defense (A90) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
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.
When the dust settled, 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 31 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 3rd Norway Blitz 2015, round 8.5, on 15 June 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 3rd Norway Blitz 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Dutch Defense (ECO code A90). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Alexander Grischuk 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 Dutch Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.