Alexander Grischuk vs Alexey Sarana
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Alexander Grischuk and Alexey Sarana have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Grand Prix PlusCity Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Aug 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Jan 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | PRO League Stage |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Alexey Sarana?
In 20 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Alexey Sarana has 11 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.