Alexander Morozevich vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
19
Morozevich wins
20
draws
19
Grischuk wins
58
games
Alexander Morozevich and Alexander Grischuk have played 58 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2002 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Morozevich leads 19 wins to 19, with 20 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Grischuk with White | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Blitz | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Most recent 30 of 58 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Moscow Stars Prelim 18th |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Moscow Stars Prelim 18th |
| Mar 2018 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 21st chT-RUS |
| Jan 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-Moscow Superfinal |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | 67th ch-Moscow blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Beijing FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-RUS 20th |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 7th Moscow Tal Mem |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 64th RUS-ch |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Alexander Grischuk?
In 58 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 19 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 19 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 58 games between them, from Jan 2002 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.