Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid Paris 2017
Slav Defense (D10) · ½-½ (Draw) · 39 moves · Round 1.5 · 21 June 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGCT Rapid Paris 2017
- Round1.5
- Date21 June 2017
- OpeningSlav Defense (D10)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 63 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 (World Blitz 2016, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 0-1 (GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid Paris 2017
This middlegame battle sees Alexander Grischuk take on Magnus Carlsen at GCT Rapid Paris 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D10), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 39 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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In the end, 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 63 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GCT Rapid Paris 2017, round 1.5, on 21 June 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Rapid Paris 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (77 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.