Alexander Grischuk vs Matvey Galchenko
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Alexander Grischuk and Matvey Galchenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Grischuk leads 5 wins to 5, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Galchenko with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| unknown | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Grischuk,A | Galchenko,Matvey | 0-1 | French Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Galchenko,Matvey | Grischuk,A | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Grischuk,A | Galchenko,Matvey | 1-0 | French Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Grischuk,A | Galchenko,Matvey | 1-0 | French Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2020 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Matvey Galchenko?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 5 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (4 games), followed by the Scotch Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.