Alexander Grischuk vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Alexander Grischuk and Alireza Firouzja have played 50 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Grischuk leads 15 wins to 19 - trailing overall, with 16 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack (5 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 |
| Firouzja with White | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Rapid | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Most recent 30 of 50 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Center Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D1 w |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Julius Baer GenCup D1 w |
| Sep 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D1 w |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | chess.com SpeedChess 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Philidor | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23rd chT-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Alireza Firouzja?
In 50 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 15 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 19 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 50 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack (5 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.