Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2007

Alekhine's Defense (B04) · ½-½ (Draw) · 60 moves · Round 38 · 22 November 2007

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Alexander Grischuk
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAlexander Grischuk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWorld Blitz 2007
  • Round38
  • Date22 November 2007
  • OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B04)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 5 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 (World Blitz, 2007).

Next game: Grischuk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (FIDE GP, 2008).

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The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2007

1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.Nf3 dxe5 5.Nxe5 c6 6.Be2 Bf5 7.O-O Nd7 8.Ng4 e6 9.c4 N5f6 10.Ne3 Bg6 11.Nc3 Bd6 12.b3 Qc7 13.h3 O-O 14.Bb2 Rad8 15.Qd2 Rfe8 16.Rfd1 Bf4 17.Qe1 e5 18.d5 Bxe3 19.fxe3 Nc5 20.Rac1 Qb6 21.Bf1 h6 22.Kh2 cxd5 23.Nxd5 Nxd5 24.cxd5 Ne4 25.Bc4 Nd6 26.Ba3 Be4 27.Bb4 Nxc4 28.bxc4 Qg6 29.Qg3 Qa6 30.a3 Rd7 31.Qg4 Qg6 32.Qxg6 Bxg6 33.Bc5 Ra8 34.Rd2 Be4 35.Rdd1 f6 36.a4 Kf7 37.a5 Rc7 38.Bd6 Rd7 39.Bc5 h5 40.h4 Kg6 41.Re1 Bd3 42.Red1 Be4 43.Re1 Kf5 44.Kg3 Rc7 45.Bd6 Rd7 46.Bc5 Kg6 47.Red1 Rc7 48.Bd6 Rd7 49.Bc5 b6 50.axb6 axb6 51.Bxb6 Ra2 52.Rg1 Rb7 53.c5 Bxd5 54.Ra1 Re2 55.Rae1 Rxe1 56.Rxe1 Kf5 57.Ra1 Ke4 58.Kf2 Rd7 59.Ra4+ Kf5 60.Ra7 1/2-1/2

Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at World Blitz in 2007. It was played in round 38. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Alekhine's Defense (B04), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 60 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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen. 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 5 of 114.

Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Blitz, round 38, on 22 November 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B04). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (119 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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