Alexander Grischuk vs Anton Demchenko
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Anton Demchenko (2588)
Alexander Grischuk and Anton Demchenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Demchenko with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2024 | Anton Demchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Anton Demchenko?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Anton Demchenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Anton Demchenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Anton Demchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (3 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.