Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
Ruy Lopez (C67) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 22 moves · Round 3.15 · 21 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
- Round3.15
- Date21 November 2017
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
- Length22 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 72 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, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
In this encounter Alexander Grischuk had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C67) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 22 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.
In the end, 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 72 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, round 3.15, on 21 November 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). 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 22 moves (44 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.