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

Flank Openings (A00) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 24 · 23 August 2016

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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
  • Round24
  • Date23 August 2016
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 60 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 1m+1spm 2016, 2016).

Next game: Grischuk vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Rapid 2016, 2016).

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

1.g3 d5 2.Bg2 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.O-O Bf5 5.c4 e6 6.Qb3 Qb6 7.d3 Nbd7 8.Be3 Bc5 9.Bxc5 Nxc5 10.Qa3 a5 11.Nbd2 O-O 12.Rfc1 Nfd7 13.Qc3 h6 14.Rab1 Bg6 15.b3 Rfc8 16.a3 Nf6 17.b4 axb4 18.axb4 Ncd7 19.h3 Qd8 20.b5 Qe7 21.bxc6 bxc6 22.cxd5 cxd5 23.Qxc8+ Rxc8 24.Rxc8+ Kh7 25.Rc2 Qd6 26.Nf1 e5 27.Rd1 Qb4 28.Ne3 Qa4 29.Rcc1 Qa5 30.Nh4 Bh5 31.g4 Bg6 32.Nxg6 Kxg6 33.Rc6 Kg5 34.Bf3 h5 35.gxh5 Qa4 36.Rdc1 Qf4 37.Nxd5 Nxd5 38.Bxd5 Kxh5 39.R1c4 Qd2 40.Bxf7+ 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexander Grischuk at chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 24. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Flank Openings (A00), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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 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 60 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the chess.com SF Blitz 1m+1spm 2016, round 24, 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 40 moves (79 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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