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

Indian Defenses (A49) · 0-1 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 67 moves · Round 8 · 23 August 2016

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Alexander Grischuk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Grischuk
  • Result0-1 · Alexander Grischuk won
  • Eventchess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
  • Round8
  • Date23 August 2016
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A49)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 46 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: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 0-1 (chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016, 2016).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 c5 4.c3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.Bg5 Bg7 7.Nbd2 O-O 8.O-O d6 9.Bxf6 Bxf6 10.e3 Nd7 11.a4 d5 12.b4 a5 13.b5 Rc8 14.Rc1 Qc7 15.c4 Rfd8 16.cxd5 Bxd5 17.Qe2 e6 18.Rfd1 Qb8 19.e4 Bb7 20.e5 Bg7 21.Ng5 Bxg2 22.Kxg2 cxd4 23.f4 Nc5 24.Rc4 d3 25.Qf3 Rd5 26.Rdc1 Rcd8 27.h4 Rd4 28.h5 Nxa4 29.Rc7 R4d7 30.Rxd7 Rxd7 31.Qc6 Qd8 32.hxg6 hxg6 33.Nxe6 fxe6 34.Qxe6+ Kf8 35.Rc6 Nc5 36.Qxg6 a4 37.e6 Ra7 38.Qf5+ Kg8 39.e7 Qxe7 40.Rc8+ Bf8 41.Qg6+ Qg7 42.Qxb6 Nb3 43.Ne4 Rf7 44.Qe6 d2 45.Rd8 Nd4 46.Rxd4 Qxd4 47.Ng5 Qf6 48.Qd5 a3 49.Nxf7 Qxf7 50.Qxd2 a2 51.Qd4 Bg7 52.Qd8+ Bf8 53.Qa8 Kg7 54.b6 Qb3 55.Qb7+ Kg8 56.Qa8 Qb2+ 57.Kh3 a1=Q 58.Qd5+ Kh8 59.Qh5+ Kg7 60.Qg5+ Kf7 61.Qd5+ Ke7 62.Qc5+ Kd7 63.Qc7+ Ke6 64.Qc6+ Bd6 65.Qe4+ Kd7 66.Qb7+ Kd8 67.Kg4 Qg7+ 0-1

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexander Grischuk at chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Indian Defenses (A49) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 67 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, Alexander Grischuk won with the black pieces. 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 46 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, round 8, 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 Indian Defenses (ECO code A49). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Alexander Grischuk won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (134 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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