Grind Like a Grandmaster

Here is one of Carlsen’s most famous grinds. I remember studying this game with my coach after losing half a point three times in a single tournament! The game is Magnus Carlsen – Sergey Karjakin played at the Tata Steel Group A in 2013. It’s Carlsen’s turn on move 54. The game ended 39 moves later. How would you evaluate the position? Is Magnus better? Winning? Would you be confident with white?

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