Alexander Grischuk vs Levon Aronian
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
30
Grischuk wins
66
draws
44
Aronian wins
140
games
Alexander Grischuk and Levon Aronian have played 140 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Grischuk leads 30 wins to 44 - trailing overall, with 66 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 69 | 15 | 39 | 15 |
| Aronian with White | 71 | 15 | 27 | 29 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 65 | 18 | 23 | 24 |
| Classical | 44 | 5 | 30 | 9 |
| Rapid | 31 | 7 | 13 | 11 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 140 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Dec 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2023 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chess.com Rapid Week 10 Knockout |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Levon Aronian?
In 140 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 30 wins, Levon Aronian has 44 wins, and they have drawn 66 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 140 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (7 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.