Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017

English Opening (A35) · ½-½ (Draw) · 56 moves · Round 3.10 · 21 November 2017

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Alexander Grischuk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Grischuk
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
  • Round3.10
  • Date21 November 2017
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A35)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 88 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 (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 0-1 (World Rapid 2017, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.Nc3 Nc6 4.e3 e6 5.d4 d5 6.cxd5 exd5 7.Bb5 cxd4 8.Nxd4 Bd7 9.O-O Bd6 10.Nf3 Be6 11.b3 O-O 12.Bb2 a6 13.Bd3 Bg4 14.h3 Bh5 15.Be2 Re8 16.Nh4 Bg6 17.Nxg6 hxg6 18.Bf3 Be5 19.Rb1 d4 20.exd4 Nxd4 21.Bxb7 Ra7 22.Bf3 Rd7 23.Na4 Bb8 24.Bxd4 Rxd4 25.Qc2 Qd6 26.g3 Ba7 27.Qc6 Qxc6 28.Bxc6 Re2 29.Rb2 Rxb2 30.Nxb2 Rd2 31.Nc4 Rxa2 32.Ne5 Rb2 33.Kg2 Rxb3 34.Rd1 Bb6 35.Nc4 Rc3 36.Nxb6 Rxc6 37.Rd8+ Kh7 38.Nd7 Nxd7 39.Rxd7 f6 40.h4 a5 41.Ra7 Rc5 42.f4 g5 43.hxg5 fxg5 44.Kf3 gxf4 45.gxf4 Rc3+ 46.Kg4 Ra3 47.f5 Kg8 48.f6 gxf6 49.Kf5 a4 50.Kxf6 Ra1 51.Ke5 a3 52.Kd4 a2 53.Kc3 Rc1+ 54.Kb2 a1=Q+ 55.Rxa1 Rxa1 56.Kxa1 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alexander Grischuk at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A35) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk. 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 88 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, round 3.10, on 21 November 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Grischuk (Black), at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A35). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (111 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?

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