Alexander Grischuk vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Alexander Grischuk and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Grischuk leads 10 wins to 4, with 7 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Shimanov with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Levitov Chess 50k |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | PRO League KO Stage |
| Feb 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Feb 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Feb 2013 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 21 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 10 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Feb 2013 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.