Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016

Caro-Kann Defense (B13) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 4 · 23 August 2016

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexander Grischuk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Grischuk
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
  • Round4
  • Date23 August 2016
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B13)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 42 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, 0-1 (chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, 2016).

Next game: Grischuk vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c3 Nc6 5.Bd3 Qc7 6.Na3 a6 7.Nc2 Nf6 8.h3 e5 9.dxe5 Nxe5 10.Nf3 Bd6 11.Nxe5 Bxe5 12.O-O O-O 13.Qf3 Re8 14.Re1 Bh2+ 15.Kh1 Rxe1+ 16.Nxe1 Be5 17.Be3 Bd7 18.Nc2 Re8 19.Bd4 Bxd4 20.Nxd4 Qb6 21.Rb1 Ne4 22.Bxe4 dxe4 23.Qf4 h6 24.Kg1 e3 25.fxe3 Bxh3 26.Rf1 Qg6 27.Qf3 Bc8 28.Qd5 b5 29.e4 Qxe4 30.Qxf7+ Kh7 31.Qf3 Qg6 32.a3 Re5 33.Qc6 Qxc6 34.Nxc6 Rg5 35.Rf2 h5 36.Rd2 Bb7 37.Nd4 Bd5 38.Nc2 Bb7 39.Ne3 Re5 40.Kf2 Re6 41.c4 bxc4 42.Nxc4 Rf6+ 43.Kg1 Kh6 44.b4 g5 45.a4 h4 46.b5 axb5 47.axb5 Kh5 48.Nd6 Ba8 49.b6 Kg4 50.Kh2 Re6 51.b7 Bxb7 52.Nxb7 Re3 53.Nd6 Ra3 54.Rd4+ Kh5 55.Rd5 Kg6 56.Ne4 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alexander Grischuk at chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Caro-Kann Defense (B13) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 56 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.

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 42 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, round 4, on 23 August 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Grischuk (Black), at chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B13). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (111 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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