Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2017
Queen's Gambit Declined (D52) · ½-½ (Draw) · 46 moves · Round 14.1 · 25 June 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGCT Blitz Paris 2017
- Round14.1
- Date25 June 2017
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D52)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 65 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, 0-1 (GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017).
Next game: Grischuk vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2017
A full-length game in which Alexander Grischuk was paired against Magnus Carlsen at GCT Blitz Paris 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D52) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 46 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.
After the contest, 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 65 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GCT Blitz Paris 2017, round 14.1, on 25 June 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Blitz Paris 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D52). 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 46 moves (92 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.