Alexander Grischuk vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Alexander Grischuk and Sanan Sjugirov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2009 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 3, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Sjugirov with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Krasnogorsk Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Moscow Region Cup |
| Jun 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 29th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Oct 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2012 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-RUS 65th |
| Dec 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62nd ch-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 18 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2009 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.