Alexander Grischuk vs Baadur Jobava
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Alexander Grischuk and Baadur Jobava have played 40 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2002 and the most recent in Nov 2022. Grischuk leads 14 wins to 9, with 17 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Jobava with White | 24 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 40 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | MrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd |
| May 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| May 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Nov 2015 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| May 2015 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP |
| Feb 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Tbilisi FIDE GP |
| Jun 2014 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2013 | Baadur Jobava | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | 29th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Philidor | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Baadur Jobava?
In 40 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 14 wins, Baadur Jobava has 9 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 40 games between them, from Feb 2002 to Nov 2022.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.