Alexander Grischuk vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2634)
Alexander Grischuk and Raunak Sadhwani have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Grischuk leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sadhwani with White | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Play-In Match |
| Feb 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Chessable Play-In Match |
| Feb 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Chessable Play-In Match |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid |
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Krasnogorsk Rapid |
| May 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 KO |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 KO |
| May 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 KO |
| Apr 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | PRO League KO Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 19 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 5 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.