Alexander Grischuk vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Alexander Grischuk and Erigaisi Arjun have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Grischuk leads 10 wins to 5, with 6 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Arjun with White | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | World Rapid 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D1 w |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Julius Baer GenCup D1 w |
| Sep 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D1 w |
| Sep 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D1 w |
| Jun 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | London System | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Apr 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Sicilian | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Rapid |
| Feb 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Torre Attack | PRO League Prelim |
| Feb 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | PRO League Prelim |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 21 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 10 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.