Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019
Ruy Lopez (C65) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 9.3 · 9 April 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexander Grischuk
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2019
- Round9.3
- Date9 April 2019
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 92 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 (6th Sinquefield Cup 2018, 2018).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (7th Norway Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alexander Grischuk at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 39 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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 92 of 114.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?
At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019, round 9.3, on 9 April 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Grischuk (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (77 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.