Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, World Blitz 2015

Réti Opening (A04) · 0-1 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 54 moves · Round 15.1 · 14 October 2015

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexander Grischuk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Grischuk
  • Result0-1 · Alexander Grischuk won
  • EventWorld Blitz 2015
  • Round15.1
  • Date14 October 2015
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A04)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 34 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, 0-1 (3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015, 2015).

Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (7th London Classic 2015, 2015).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, World Blitz 2015

1.Nf3 c5 2.e3 Nf6 3.d4 g6 4.c3 b6 5.dxc5 bxc5 6.e4 Bg7 7.Bd3 O-O 8.O-O d6 9.Na3 Bb7 10.Re1 Nbd7 11.h3 a5 12.Bf4 a4 13.Qd2 Bc6 14.Rad1 Qb6 15.e5 dxe5 16.Nxe5 Nxe5 17.Bxe5 Qb7 18.f3 Rfd8 19.Qf2 Rac8 20.Nc4 Bd5 21.Bf1 Ne8 22.Bxg7 Nxg7 23.Rd2 Bxc4 24.Bxc4 Rxd2 25.Qxd2 Nf5 26.b3 axb3 27.axb3 Qc7 28.Qf2 Rd8 29.Bf1 h5 30.b4 cxb4 31.cxb4 Qc3 32.b5 Rd2 33.Re2 Rd1 34.g4 hxg4 35.hxg4 Nd4 36.Re3 Qc1 37.Rxe7 Rd2 38.Qe3 Ne2+ 39.Kg2 Nf4+ 40.Kg3 Ne6 41.Re8+ Kh7 42.Qe5 Ng7 43.Bg2 Nxe8 44.Qxe8 Qc7+ 45.Kh3 Kg7 46.Qe3 Qd6 47.b6 Rb2 48.Qc3+ Qf6 49.Qxf6+ Kxf6 50.f4 Rxb6 51.Bd5 Rd6 52.g5+ Kf5 53.Bxf7 Kxf4 54.Kh4 Kf5 0-1

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alexander Grischuk at World Blitz 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A04) 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.

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 black 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 34 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the World Blitz 2015, round 15.1, on 14 October 2015.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Grischuk (Black), at World Blitz 2015 in 2015.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A04). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Alexander Grischuk won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (108 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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