Alexander Grischuk vs Vasif Durarbayli
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
Alexander Grischuk and Vasif Durarbayli have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2019 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Grischuk leads 8 wins to 2, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Durarbayli with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Aimchess Rapid Div 3 W |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Aimchess Rapid Div 3 W |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2022 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2019 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 8 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2019 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.