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

French Defense (C01) · 0-1 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 58 moves · Round 3.24 · 21 November 2017

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexander Grischuk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Grischuk
  • Result0-1 · Alexander Grischuk won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
  • Round3.24
  • Date21 November 2017
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C01)
  • Length58 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 70 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, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).

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

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 exd5 4.Nf3 Nf6 5.Bd3 Bd6 6.Qe2+ Be6 7.c4 dxc4 8.Bxc4 Qe7 9.O-O O-O 10.Nc3 Re8 11.Bg5 h6 12.Bh4 Nbd7 13.Rfe1 Qf8 14.Bxe6 Rxe6 15.Qb5 a6 16.Qxb7 Rb8 17.Qa7 Ra8 18.Qb7 Rb8 19.Qa7 Qc8 20.Bxf6 Ra8 21.Qxa8 Qxa8 22.Rxe6 fxe6 23.Be5 Qb7 24.b3 Bb4 25.Rc1 Qc6 26.Ne2 Qb5 27.Ng3 c5 28.h4 Ba3 29.Rc4 Nb6 30.Rc2 c4 31.Nd2 cxb3 32.axb3 Bf8 33.Nge4 a5 34.g3 Qd3 35.Rc3 Qb5 36.Rf3 Nd5 37.Kg2 Be7 38.Nc4 a4 39.Ncd6 Qa6 40.bxa4 Qxa4 41.Rf7 Bf8 42.Rb7 Qc2 43.Rb8 Ne3+ 44.Kh3 Nf5 45.Kg2 Qe2 46.Kg1 Qd1+ 47.Kg2 Qe2 48.Kg1 Qf3 49.Nxf5 exf5 50.Nd6 f4 51.Bxf4 Qd1+ 52.Kg2 Qxd4 53.Nf5 Qd5+ 54.Kh2 Qxf5 55.Bd6 Qxf2+ 56.Kh3 Qf1+ 57.Kh2 Qe2+ 58.Kh3 Qe6+ 0-1

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alexander Grischuk at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed French Defense (C01) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 58 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Alexander Grischuk 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 70 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 3.24, on 21 November 2017.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C01). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Alexander Grischuk won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 58 moves (116 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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