Alexander Grischuk vs Vugar Rasulov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Vugar Rasulov (2538)
Alexander Grischuk and Vugar Rasulov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Rasulov with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | English Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Vugar Rasulov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Vugar Rasulov?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Vugar Rasulov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Vugar Rasulov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Vugar Rasulov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.