Alexander Grischuk vs Rinat Jumabayev
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Rinat Jumabayev (2565)
Alexander Grischuk and Rinat Jumabayev have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2012 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Grischuk leads 8 wins to 4, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Jumabayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Jumabayev with White | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Jumabayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Jumabayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2018 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Douglas IoM Open |
| Dec 2017 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening | 6th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Rinat Jumabayev?
In 16 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 8 wins, Rinat Jumabayev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Rinat Jumabayev played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jul 2012 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Rinat Jumabayev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.