Alexander Grischuk vs Dmitry Bocharov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Dmitry Bocharov (2534)
Alexander Grischuk and Dmitry Bocharov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2003 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Grischuk leads 8 wins to 1, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bocharov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Bocharov with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bocharov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bocharov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Dmitry Bocharov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| May 2024 | Dmitry Bocharov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 31st chT-RUS |
| Jan 2024 | Dmitry Bocharov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Dmitry Bocharov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2020 | Dmitry Bocharov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Dmitry Bocharov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Dmitry Bocharov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS 69th |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | London System | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-RUS |
| May 2003 | Dmitry Bocharov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS 10th Group1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Dmitry Bocharov?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 8 wins, Dmitry Bocharov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Dmitry Bocharov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2003 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Dmitry Bocharov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.