Alexander Grischuk vs Liren Ding
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Alexander Grischuk and Liren Ding have played 51 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Grischuk leads 12 wins to 16 - trailing overall, with 23 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 21 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
| Ding with White | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Classical | 16 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 51 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2022 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Speed Chess |
| May 2021 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Feb 2021 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | 11th Danzhou |
| Dec 2020 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 11th Danzhou |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PRO League KO Stage |
| May 2020 | Liren Ding | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Catalan | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| Mar 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Candidates Tournament |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Liren Ding?
In 51 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 12 wins, Liren Ding has 16 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 51 games between them, from Dec 2012 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.