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

English Opening (A37) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 62 moves · Round 23 · 23 August 2016

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Alexander Grischuk
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlexander Grischuk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016
  • Round23
  • Date23 August 2016
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 59 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, 1-0 (chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016, 2016).

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

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

1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nc3 e6 6.d4 cxd4 7.Nb5 d5 8.cxd5 exd5 9.O-O Nge7 10.Bf4 O-O 11.Qd2 Nf5 12.g4 Nfe7 13.h3 a6 14.Nd6 h6 15.Nxc8 Rxc8 16.Bxh6 f5 17.Bxg7 Kxg7 18.Nxd4 Qd6 19.Rad1 fxg4 20.hxg4 Rh8 21.f4 Rh4 22.g5 Rch8 23.e3 Kf7 24.Nf3 R4h5 25.e4 Qc5+ 26.Qf2 Qxf2+ 27.Rxf2 dxe4 28.Ne1 e3 29.Re2 Nf5 30.Nc2 Ng3 31.Rxe3 Rh1+ 32.Bxh1 Rxh1+ 33.Kg2 Rxd1 34.Kxg3 Rd2 35.Na3 b5 36.Nb1 Rxb2 37.Nc3 Nd4 38.Rd3 Nf5+ 39.Kf3 Ke6 40.Rd8 b4 41.Ne4 Rxa2 42.Nc5+ Ke7 43.Rd7+ Ke8 44.Rb7 a5 45.Rb6 Rc2 46.Nd3 Rc6 47.Rb8+ Ke7 48.Ne5 Rd6 49.Rb7+ Ke6 50.Nxg6 Rd3+ 51.Kf2 b3 52.Ne5 Rc3 53.g6 a4 54.Rb6+ Kd5 55.Ng4 a3 56.Nf6+ Kd4 57.Rb4+ Kd3 58.Nd5 a2 59.Nxc3 Kxc3 60.Ra4 b2 61.Ra3+ Kc4 62.Ra4+ Kd5 0-1

A marathon in which Alexander Grischuk was paired against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 23. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A37), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 62 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.

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, Magnus Carlsen 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 59 of 114.

Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016, round 23, 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 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 62 moves (124 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?

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