Alexander Grischuk vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Eljanov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2008 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Grischuk leads 11 wins to 3, with 6 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Eljanov with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Sharjah FIDE GP |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Nov 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Oct 2015 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2015 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 8th WchT |
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | English Opening | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Catalan | Moscow Tal Memorial 5th |
| May 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World Cup ACP 3rd |
| May 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | World Cup ACP 3rd |
| Apr 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Olympiad-38 |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Eljanov?
In 20 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 11 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Aug 2008 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.