Alexander Grischuk vs Yangyi Yu
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Alexander Grischuk and Yangyi Yu have played 36 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Grischuk leads 10 wins to 5, with 21 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Yu with White | 17 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 36 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Apr 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | 8th SCO Int Team Final |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th SCO Int Team Final |
| Apr 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8th SCO Int Team Final |
| Apr 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8th SCO International Team Final |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 8th SCO International Team Final |
| Dec 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2024 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Global Chess League Final |
| Jul 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Global Chess League Final |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Global Chess League Final |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Global Chess League Final |
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game | Global Chess League |
| Feb 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Dec 2020 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th Danzhou |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 11th Danzhou |
| Sep 2020 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| May 2020 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 7th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 7th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Yangyi Yu | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Yangyi Yu?
In 36 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 10 wins, Yangyi Yu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 36 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (5 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.