Alexander Grischuk vs Kirill Alekseenko
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Kirill Alekseenko (2656)
Alexander Grischuk and Kirill Alekseenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Alekseenko with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2025 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Candidates Tournament |
| Oct 2019 | Kirill Alekseenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | Kirill Alekseenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24th chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Kirill Alekseenko?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Kirill Alekseenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Kirill Alekseenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2017 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Kirill Alekseenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.