Game summary
Alexander Grischuk beat Krush, I in 35 moves in round 1 of 3rd Int in Torshavn FAI, on 6 October 2000. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B90).
- White
- Alexander Grischuk
- Black
- Krush, I
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Event
- 3rd Int
- Place
- Torshavn FAI
- Date
- 6 October 2000 (2000.10.06)
- Round
- 1
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B90)
- Length
- 35 moves (69 plies)
All moves of Grischuk, A vs Krush, I (PGN move text)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.f3 Qb6 7.Nb3 e6 8.Qe2 Nc6 9.Be3 Qc7 10.g4 h6 11.O-O-O b5 12.h4 Bb7 13.Rg1 Ne5 14.g5 hxg5 15.hxg5 Nfd7 16.f4 Nc4 17.Bd4 e5 18.Nd5 Bxd5 19.exd5 O-O-O 20.fxe5 dxe5 21.Bf2 f5 22.gxf6 gxf6 23.Qf3 f5 24.Rg6 Bd6 25.Bxc4 bxc4 26.Nd2 c3 27.Nc4 Qxc4 28.Rxd6 cxb2+ 29.Kb1 e4 30.Qf4 Nb8 31.Qxf5+ Kb7 32.Qf7+ Kc8 33.Rb6 Qc7 34.Qe6+ Qd7 35.Bg3 1-0
About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Grischuk, A was paired against Krush, I at 3rd Int in Torshavn FAI in 2000. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Sicilian Defense (B90) the players entered sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack the enemy king.
Lasting 35 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame. This is the phase where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide, and replaying it slowly is a good way to train your own middlegame judgement.
Grischuk, A is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins. Studying many games by a single strong player is one of the fastest ways to understand practical chess decisions.
Games such as this one are useful at every level. Beginners can follow the opening principles, club players can study the middlegame plans, and stronger players can examine the finer endgame and decision-making points.
When the dust settled, Grischuk, A won with the white pieces. Replay the full game move by move above, analyse it with the engine to find the turning points, and use Practice mode to play out the critical positions yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Grischuk, A (White) and Krush, I (Black), at 3rd Int in 2000.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). Sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides.
What was the result?
Grischuk, A won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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 for engine evaluation and Practice mode to play the positions yourself.
Where can I find more games like this?
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