Alexander Grischuk vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Alexander Grischuk and Grigoriy Oparin have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Grischuk leads 11 wins to 2, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Oparin with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | G Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | G Oparin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Catalan | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS 69th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 17 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 11 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.