Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017

French Defense (C02) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 3.25 · 21 November 2017

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Alexander Grischuk
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlexander Grischuk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
  • Round3.25
  • Date21 November 2017
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C02)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 66 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 (GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017).

Next game: Grischuk vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).

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The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.c3 Nc6 5.Nf3 Bd7 6.Be2 Nge7 7.O-O Ng6 8.g3 Be7 9.h4 O-O 10.h5 Nh8 11.h6 g6 12.c4 cxd4 13.cxd5 exd5 14.Na3 f6 15.exf6 Bxf6 16.Nb5 Nf7 17.Bf4 g5 18.Bc7 Qe7 19.Re1 Rae8 20.Rc1 a6 21.Nbxd4 Bxd4 22.Nxd4 Qf6 23.Bb6 Nxh6 24.Nxc6 Bxc6 25.Bd4 Qg6 26.Qd2 Nf5 27.Bg4 Nxd4 28.Qxd4 Qf6 29.Qxf6 Rxf6 30.Rxe8+ Bxe8 31.Rc8 Rf8 32.Rc7 Bc6 33.Be6+ Kh8 34.Kf1 d4 35.Bc4 h5 36.Bxa6 h4 37.gxh4 gxh4 38.Bd3 Rf4 39.b4 Kg8 40.b5 Bd5 41.Rd7 Bxa2 42.Rxb7 h3 43.Kg1 Rg4+ 44.Kh2 Be6 45.Bf1 Rf4 46.Kg3 Rg4+ 47.Kh2 Rf4 48.Kg3 Rg4+ 49.Kh2 Rf4 50.Bxh3 Rh4 51.Kg3 Rxh3+ 52.Kf4 d3 53.Rb8+ Kf7 54.Rd8 Ke7 55.Ra8 d2 56.Ra1 Rd3 0-1

In this encounter Alexander Grischuk had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed French Defense (C02) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 56 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 66 of 114.

Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 3.25, on 21 November 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C02). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (112 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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