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Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Grischuk

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)

50
Carlsen wins
40
draws
26
Grischuk wins
116
games

Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk have played 116 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 50 wins to 26, with 40 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsGrischuk
Carlsen with White58311314
Grischuk with White58192712

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsGrischuk
Blitz87402621
Classical186102
Rapid11443

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsGrischuk
D37Indian Defense6330
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense5221
D38Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense4220
B51Sicilian: Moscow Variation4301
B90Sicilian: Najdorf3210
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo3111
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense3201
B40Sicilian2200

Most recent 30 of 116 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Modern DefenseWorld Blitz 2025
Dec 2025Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen0-1SicilianTitled Tue
Sep 2025Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Sicilian: Moscow VariationTitled Tue
Nov 2024Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2PhilidorTitled Tue Early
Jun 2024Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk0-1Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Nov 2023Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Kadas OpeningTitled Tue Late
Jun 2023Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseTitled Tue Early
Nov 2022Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianMrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd
Dec 2021Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1-0CatalanWch Blitz
Dec 2021Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseWch Rapid
May 2021Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Nimzovich-Larsen attackFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Feb 2021Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2SicilianOpera Euro Rapid Prelim
Dec 2020Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseAirthings Masters Prelim
Sep 2020Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseSaint Louis Blitz
Sep 2020Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseSaint Louis Blitz
Sep 2020Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1-0Sicilian: DragonSaint Louis Rapid
Jun 2020Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoChessable Masters GpA
Jun 2020Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian DefenseChessable Masters GpA
May 2020Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseLindores Abbey Prelim
May 2020Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Sicilian: Moscow VariationFIDE Steinitz Memorial
May 2020Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseFIDE Steinitz Memorial
Dec 2019Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationWch Blitz
Jun 2019Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Grünfeld Defense7th Norway Chess
Jun 2019Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0French Defense7th Norway Masters Blitz
Apr 2019Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense6th Gashimov Memorial
Aug 2018Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense6th Sinquefield Cup
Dec 2017Alexander GrischukMagnus Carlsen0-1Indian DefenseWch Blitz
Dec 2017Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk0-1Réti Opening: Symmetrical DefenseWch Rapid
Nov 2017Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2King's Indian Defensechess.com Speed 3m+2spm
Nov 2017Magnus CarlsenAlexander Grischuk1-0English Openingchess.com Speed 5m+2spm
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk?

In 116 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 50 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 26 wins, and they have drawn 40 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk played each other?

Our database records 116 games between them, from Sep 2006 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (6 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.