Alexander Grischuk vs Boris Savchenko
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Boris Savchenko (2490)
Alexander Grischuk and Boris Savchenko have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Grischuk leads 7 wins to 5, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Savchenko with White | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Feb 2022 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Grischuk | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2014 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 67th ch-Moscow blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | English Opening | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2006 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Superblitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Boris Savchenko?
In 17 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 7 wins, Boris Savchenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Boris Savchenko played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Boris Savchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.