Alexander Grischuk vs David Paravyan
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM David Paravyan (2584)
Alexander Grischuk and David Paravyan have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2014 and the most recent in May 2025. Grischuk leads 5 wins to 4, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Paravyan with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Asian Individual Blitz |
| May 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TCh-RUS Premier |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | David Paravyan | 1-0 | London System | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| May 2024 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 31st chT-RUS |
| Dec 2023 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| May 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | David Paravyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | David Paravyan | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | David Paravyan | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and David Paravyan?
In 16 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 5 wins, David Paravyan has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Sep 2014 to May 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.