Alexander Grischuk vs Eltaj Safarli
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Eltaj Safarli (2624)
Alexander Grischuk and Eltaj Safarli have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2012 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Grischuk leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Safarli with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Jan 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Eltaj Safarli | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 12th WchT |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Eltaj Safarli | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Olympiad-40 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Eltaj Safarli?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 4 wins, Eltaj Safarli has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Eltaj Safarli played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2012 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Eltaj Safarli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.