Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, 20th Amber Rapid 2011

Sicilian Defense (B90) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 44 moves · Round 10 · 23 March 2011

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexander Grischuk
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Grischuk
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event20th Amber Rapid 2011
  • Round10
  • Date23 March 2011
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B90)
  • Length44 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 19 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 (20th Amber Blindfold, 2011).

Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (7th Tal Mem Blitz, 2012).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk, 20th Amber Rapid 2011

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 d6 3.Nf3 a6 4.d4 cxd4 5.Nxd4 Nf6 6.Be3 Ng4 7.Bg5 h6 8.Bh4 g5 9.Bg3 Bg7 10.Qd2 Nc6 11.Nb3 Be6 12.h4 gxh4 13.Bxh4 Qb6 14.O-O-O Rc8 15.Kb1 h5 16.Nd5 Bxd5 17.exd5 Nce5 18.Re1 Ng6 19.f3 Bh6 20.Qe2 N4e5 21.Bf2 Qc7 22.Qe4 Bg7 23.Bd4 Bf6 24.Be2 Nd7 25.Bd3 Be5 26.Qf5 Nf4 27.Bxe5 dxe5 28.g3 Nxd3 29.Qxd3 Qc4 30.Qd2 b6 31.Rh4 Qc7 32.f4 f6 33.g4 a5 34.Rxh5 Rg8 35.g5 a4 36.Nc1 a3 37.gxf6 exf6 38.fxe5 fxe5 39.Nd3 axb2 40.Nxe5 Nxe5 41.d6 Qd7 42.Qd5 Kf8 43.Qxe5 Rc5 44.Rf1+ 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alexander Grischuk at 20th Amber Rapid in 2011. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B90) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 44 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 19 of 114.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk played?

At the 20th Amber Rapid, round 10, on 23 March 2011.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Grischuk (Black), at 20th Amber Rapid in 2011.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 44 moves (87 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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