Alexander Grischuk vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2680)
Alexander Grischuk and Andrey Esipenko have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Grischuk leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Esipenko with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Esports World Cup PI 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Esports World Cup PI 2026 |
| May 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 75th Ann. Karpov 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| May 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31st chT-RUS |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 29th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool A |
| Feb 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool A |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2017 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Andrey Esipenko?
In 17 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the English Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.