Alexander Grischuk vs Javokhir Sindarov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777)
Alexander Grischuk and Javokhir Sindarov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 3, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Sindarov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| Jul 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd Kasimdzhanov Cup 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd Tashkent Kasimdzhanov Cup |
| Jun 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Apr 2023 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game | 1st Tashkent Kasimdzhanov Cup A |
| Dec 2021 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Javokhir Sindarov?
In 15 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Javokhir Sindarov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Javokhir Sindarov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Javokhir Sindarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.