Alexander Grischuk vs A.R. Saleh Salem
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640)
Alexander Grischuk and A.R. Saleh Salem have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Salem with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| May 2017 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and A.R. Saleh Salem?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, A.R. Saleh Salem has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and A.R. Saleh Salem played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2013 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and A.R. Saleh Salem play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.