Alexander Grischuk vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 0, with 15 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Inarkiev with White | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | London System | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Moscow Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | London System | Moscow Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Moscow Region Cup |
| May 2020 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Play for Russia Prelim |
| May 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Play for Russia Prelim |
| Dec 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Oct 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS 69th |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | English Opening | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS |
| Dec 2007 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Sep 2003 | Alexander Grischuk | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56th ch-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 21 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Sep 2003 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.