Alexander Grischuk vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
20
Grischuk wins
33
draws
12
Radjabov wins
65
games
Alexander Grischuk and Teimour Radjabov have played 65 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2002 and the most recent in May 2025. Grischuk leads 20 wins to 12, with 33 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 38 | 11 | 23 | 4 |
| Radjabov with White | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 8 | 19 | 4 |
| Blitz | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| Rapid | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 65 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Dec 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | London System | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jan 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Krasnogorsk Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Apr 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Geneva FIDE GP |
| May 2017 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Nov 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20th chT-EU |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Tbilisi FIDE GP |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Oct 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Dec 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Mar 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Candidates Tournament |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Teimour Radjabov?
In 65 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 20 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 33 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 65 games between them, from Apr 2002 to May 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games), followed by the Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.