Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
Réti Opening (A05) · 0-1 (Alexander Grischuk won) · 36 moves · Round 3.18 · 21 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexander Grischuk
- Result0-1 · Alexander Grischuk won
- Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
- Round3.18
- Date21 November 2017
- OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 75 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, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alexander Grischuk at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Réti Opening (A05) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 36 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Alexander Grischuk 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 75 of 114.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?
At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 3.18, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Alexander Grischuk won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.