Alexander Grischuk vs Anton Korobov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Alexander Grischuk and Anton Korobov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Grischuk leads 8 wins to 6, with 8 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Korobov with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2025 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Jun 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| May 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | London System | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| Dec 2018 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Anton Korobov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Anton Korobov?
In 22 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 8 wins, Anton Korobov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.