Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016

Flank Openings (A00) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 73 moves · Round 17 · 23 August 2016

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White
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 1m+1spm 2016
  • Round17
  • Date23 August 2016
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length73 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 53 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, ½-½ (chess.com SF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016, 2016).

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

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016

1.g3 g6 2.Bg2 c5 3.e4 Bg7 4.d3 Nc6 5.Nf3 d6 6.O-O e5 7.Nc3 Nge7 8.Nd2 O-O 9.Nc4 Rb8 10.a4 Be6 11.Ne3 a6 12.Ncd5 b5 13.axb5 axb5 14.c3 b4 15.Nc4 h6 16.Ra6 Rc8 17.Qa4 bxc3 18.bxc3 Ra8 19.Be3 Rxa6 20.Qxa6 Bc8 21.Nxe7+ Nxe7 22.Qxd6 Qxd6 23.Nxd6 Be6 24.Bxc5 Rb8 25.d4 Nc8 26.d5 Bd7 27.c4 Bf8 28.Nxf7 Kxf7 29.Be3 Nd6 30.Rc1 Rb4 31.c5 Nc4 32.c6 Bc8 33.Ba7 Nd6 34.f3 g5 35.g4 h5 36.h3 hxg4 37.hxg4 Be7 38.Bf1 Bd8 39.Ra1 Rb3 40.Bc5 Bb6 41.Bxb6 Rxb6 42.Ra7+ Kf6 43.Rh7 Rb3 44.Be2 Rb2 45.Kf2 Nf7 46.Ke1 Rb1+ 47.Bd1 Ra1 48.Kd2 Nd6 49.Rh8 Ke7 50.Rg8 Ba6 51.Bc2 Nc4+ 52.Kc3 Rc1 53.Ra8 Bb5 54.c7 Nd6 55.c8=Q Nxc8 56.Rxc8 Kd7 57.Rg8 Ba4 58.Rxg5 Rxc2+ 59.Kd3 Ra2 60.Rxe5 Ra3+ 61.Ke2 Ra2+ 62.Ke3 Bd1 63.Rf5 Kd6 64.g5 Ra3+ 65.Kf2 Kc5 66.g6 Ra6 67.g7 Rg6 68.Rf7 Kd4 69.d6 Ba4 70.d7 Bxd7 71.Rxd7+ Ke5 72.Ke3 Ke6 73.Ra7 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk met over the board in this marathon at chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 17. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Flank Openings (A00) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 73 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.

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 53 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016, round 17, 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 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 73 moves (145 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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