Alexander Grischuk vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Alexander Grischuk and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2009 and the most recent in May 2025. Grischuk leads 10 wins to 1, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | TCh-AUT Blitz |
| Jun 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | London System | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2010 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 17th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th World Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 10 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2009 to May 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.