Alexander Grischuk vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
18
Grischuk wins
29
draws
12
Ivanchuk wins
59
games
Alexander Grischuk and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 59 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2002 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Grischuk leads 18 wins to 12, with 29 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 33 | 5 | 20 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 29 | 5 | 21 | 3 |
| Blitz | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 59 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Vasyl Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool D |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | London System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Beijing FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Mar 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Candidates Tournament |
| Dec 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Philidor | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Mar 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Amber Rapid 20th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 59 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 18 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 12 wins, and they have drawn 29 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 59 games between them, from Jun 2002 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.