Alexander Grischuk vs Nihal Sarin
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
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
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Sarin with White | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th UZB President Masters |
| Nov 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Chimer System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-World Rapid |
| May 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | London System | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess |
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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.