Prepare against Alexander Grischuk
GM · Russia · World #104 classical · FIDE ID 4126025
Our database contains 6,962 games by Alexander Grischuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Grischuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Grischuk before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,628 | 2,810 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,671 | 2,851 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,693 | 2,923 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,962 | 3,094 | 2,646 | 1,222 | 44.4% |
| As White | 3,527 | 1,799 | 1,227 | 501 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 3,435 | 1,295 | 1,419 | 721 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Grischuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Grischuk's side.
First moves as White (3,527 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,713 | 48.6% | 69.1% |
| d4 | 1,267 | 35.9% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 383 | 10.9% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 143 | 4.1% | 57.3% |
| g3 | 18 | 0.5% | 77.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 69.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Grischuk usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Grischuk usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Grischuk usually continues d4 (75.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Grischuk usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Grischuk usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Grischuk usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,603 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 680 | 42.4% | 57.3% |
| c5 | 601 | 37.5% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 181 | 11.3% | 63.8% |
| c6 | 75 | 4.7% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 27 | 1.7% | 74.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 1.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 807 | 67.8% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 213 | 17.9% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 138 | 11.6% | 76.8% |
| g6 | 22 | 1.8% | 70.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 0.7% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
Alexander Grischuk's chess games
All 6,962 games by Alexander Grischuk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 3,094 wins, 2,646 draws, 1,222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 243 | 134/77/32 | 55.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 217 | 101/96/20 | 46.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 164 | 68/74/22 | 41.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 161 | 69/69/23 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 146 | 68/55/23 | 46.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 118 | 59/32/27 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 115 | 80/24/11 | 69.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 114 | 35/67/12 | 30.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 106 | 63/28/15 | 59.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 100 | 65/17/18 | 65.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 255 | 104/82/69 | 40.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 174 | 53/78/43 | 30.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 158 | 30/93/35 | 19.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 129 | 43/54/32 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 117 | 51/39/27 | 43.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 108 | 25/60/23 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 107 | 36/41/30 | 33.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 97 | 43/42/12 | 44.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 94 | 39/38/17 | 41.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 91 | 33/43/15 | 36.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,876 | 3rd Norway Masters Blitz | A90 |
| Oct 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,844 | Baku FIDE GP | E60 |
| Aug 2015 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,816 | Sinquefield Cup 3rd | D00 |
| Jun 2014 | Levon Aronian | 2,815 | 2nd Norway Chess | A18 |
| Jul 2021 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Zagreb GCT Blitz | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,608 | 1,203.5 | 2,656 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 157 | 104 | 2,784 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 149 | 88 | 2,722 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 146 | 92.5 | 2,742 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | 2014 | 82 | 48.5 | 2,809 |
| Candidates Tournament | 2021 | 56 | 26.5 | 2,758 |
| Speed Chess | 2022 | 47 | 18.5 | 2,640 |
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2004 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,695 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Levon Aronian (140 games) · Magnus Carlsen (116 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (113 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (101 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (94 games) · Vladislav Artemiev (91 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (86 games) · Fabiano Caruana (84 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Grischuk's chess games?
6,962 games by Alexander Grischuk, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexander Grischuk has played.
What does Alexander Grischuk play on the first move as White?
Across 3,527 games with White in our database, Alexander Grischuk opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Grischuk answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Alexander Grischuk play as White?
As White, Alexander Grischuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (243 games, 55.1% win rate); Indian Defense (217 games, 46.5% win rate); Slav Defense (164 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,527 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Grischuk play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Grischuk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (255 games, 40.8% win rate); Indian Defense (174 games, 30.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (158 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,435 games.
What is Alexander Grischuk's FIDE rating?
Alexander Grischuk is currently rated 2,628 in classical chess, 2,671 in rapid and 2,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,810 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Alexander Grischuk played?
Our database contains 6,962 games by Alexander Grischuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3,094 wins, 2,646 draws, 1,222 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Grischuk?
6,962 games by Alexander Grischuk reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.