Alexander Grischuk vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Alexander Grischuk and Pentala Harikrishna have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Grischuk leads 10 wins to 4, with 11 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Harikrishna with White | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Mar 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Dec 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Chessable Masters GpA |
| Jun 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chessable Masters GpA |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Huaian IMSA Rapid 2nd |
| Jul 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Apr 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | London System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2011 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 8th WchT |
| Jun 2006 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Foros Aerosvit |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 25 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 10 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jun 2006 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.