Alexander Grischuk vs Volodar Murzin
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Alexander Grischuk and Volodar Murzin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Grischuk leads 3 wins to 0, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Murzin with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| Aug 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| May 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Volodar Murzin?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 3 wins, Volodar Murzin has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.