Alexander Grischuk vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Alexander Grischuk and Nikita Vitiugov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2007 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Grischuk leads 4 wins to 1, with 13 draws (28% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Vitiugov with White | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | TCh-AUT Rapid |
| May 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | TCh-AUT Blitz |
| Jul 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Riga FIDE GP |
| Nov 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Oct 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-RUS 69th |
| Oct 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 31st EU-Cup |
| Apr 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 21st chT-RUS |
| Jun 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS 20th |
| Aug 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-RUS 65th |
| Dec 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Oct 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 26th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Dec 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 18 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 4 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2007 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.