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Alexander Grischuk vs Nihal Sarin

GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)

7
Grischuk wins
9
draws
13
Sarin wins
29
games

Alexander Grischuk and Nihal Sarin have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Grischuk leads 7 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesGrischukDrawsSarin
Grischuk with White16538
Sarin with White13265

Results by time format

FormatGamesGrischukDrawsSarin
Blitz266812
Rapid2101
Classical1010

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesGrischukDrawsSarin
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense4022
C78Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense3012
B06Modern Defense3111
D02London System2011
A43Réti Opening2101
C64Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense2101
B01Scandinavian Defense: Main Line1001
A50English Opening1100

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense4th UZB President Masters
Nov 2023Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2English Opening: Chimer SystemTitled Tue Late
Aug 2023Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1-0English OpeningchT-World Rapid
May 2023Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1Indian DefensePRO League KO Stage
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1-0Réti OpeningSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1French: Advance VariationSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1Scandinavian Defense: Main LineSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Modern DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk0-1Réti OpeningSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1-0Alekhine DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2English OpeningSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1Modern DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk0-1Réti OpeningSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1-0Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1Modern DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin1-0Modern DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2London SystemSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1-0London SystemSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1-0Réti OpeningSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Nihal SarinAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Réti OpeningSpeed Chess
Nov 2021Alexander GrischukNihal Sarin0-1Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseSpeed Chess
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Nihal Sarin?

In 29 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 7 wins, Nihal Sarin has 13 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.

How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Nihal Sarin played each other?

Our database records 29 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Nihal Sarin play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.