Alexander Motylev vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Alexander Motylev and Alexander Grischuk have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1998 and the most recent in Apr 2020. Motylev leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B56 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| May 2017 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Motylev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 27th EU-Cup |
| May 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | World Cup ACP 4th |
| May 2010 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Cup ACP 4th |
| Jul 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Biel GM |
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 21st EU-Cup |
| Dec 2004 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' |
| Nov 2004 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS 57th |
| Nov 2001 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2001 | Alexander Grischuk | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 5th Ubeda Open |
| Aug 1998 | Alexander Motylev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 51st ch-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Alexander Grischuk?
In 15 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 2 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Motylev and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 1998 to Apr 2020.
What openings do Alexander Motylev and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.