Alexander Grischuk vs Victor Bologan
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Victor Bologan (2590)
Alexander Grischuk and Victor Bologan have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Grischuk leads 10 wins to 2, with 6 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Bologan with White | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Victor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Feb 2024 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | London System | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Dec 2023 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2006 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Foros Aerosvit |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 06th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Dec 2004 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' |
| Apr 2004 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2004 | Viktor Bologan | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 05th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Apr 2001 | Alexander Grischuk | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th Enghien les Bains |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Victor Bologan?
In 18 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 10 wins, Victor Bologan has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Victor Bologan played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Victor Bologan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.