Alexander Grischuk vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
32
Grischuk wins
46
draws
35
Nepomniachtchi wins
113
games
Alexander Grischuk and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 113 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2007 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Grischuk leads 32 wins to 35 - trailing overall, with 46 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 52 | 20 | 22 | 10 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 61 | 12 | 24 | 25 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 64 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Rapid | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Classical | 22 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 113 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | London System | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | London System | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-World Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Blitz |
| May 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk12 KO |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Feb 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Saint Louis Rapid |
| May 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Play for Russia Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 113 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 32 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 35 wins, and they have drawn 46 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 113 games between them, from Aug 2007 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.