Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016
Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) · 1-0 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 49 moves · Round 13 · 23 August 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alexander Grischuk won
- Eventchess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016
- Round13
- Date23 August 2016
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D30)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 50 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, ½-½ (chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016, 2016).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016
In this encounter Alexander Grischuk had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 13. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D30), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Alexander Grischuk won with the white 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 50 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016, round 13, on 23 August 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D30). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Alexander Grischuk won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.