Alexander Grischuk vs Denis Lazavik
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Alexander Grischuk and Denis Lazavik have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2022 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 1, with 12 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Lazavik with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | TCh-RUS Premier |
| Mar 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| May 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | chT-RUS Blitz |
| May 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Denis Lazavik?
In 19 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Denis Lazavik has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Apr 2022 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.