Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
Sicilian Defense (B90) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 6 · 23 August 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexander Grischuk
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Eventchess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
- Round6
- Date23 August 2016
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B90)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 44 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).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B90) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk. 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 44 of 114.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?
At the chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, round 6, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.