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Alexei Shirov vs Alexander Grischuk

GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)

6
Shirov wins
11
draws
11
Grischuk wins
28
games

Alexei Shirov and Alexander Grischuk have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2000 and the most recent in May 2024. Shirov leads 6 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesShirovDrawsGrischuk
Shirov with White15474
Grischuk with White13247

Results by time format

FormatGamesShirovDrawsGrischuk
Classical23689
Blitz5032

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesShirovDrawsGrischuk
B90Sicilian: Najdorf3102
B33Sicilian: Sveshnikov2011
B12Caro-Kann: Advance Variation2101
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2020
B19Caro-Kann: Classical1010
B45Sicilian: Four Knights1100
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo1100
B81Sicilian: Najdorf1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
May 2024Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseTitled Tue Late
Apr 2022Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseTitled Tue Late
Nov 2021Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense23rd chT-EU
Oct 2019Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1-0French: Classical VariationFIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss
Nov 2011Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1/2-1/2Slav Defense18th chT-EU
Oct 2011Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1-0Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense27th EU-Cup
Jan 2011Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1-0Sicilian: Najdorf73rd Tata Steel Masters
Nov 2010Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1/2-1/2Slav DefenseMoscow Tal Memorial 5th
Sep 2009Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorf2nd Grand Slam Final
Sep 2009Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1-0Slav Defense2nd Grand Slam Final
Nov 2007Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1/2-1/2English Opening2nd Wch Blitz
Nov 2007Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk0-1Ruy Lopez: Closed2nd Wch Blitz
Jul 2007Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk0-1Queen's Indian DefenseOdessa Pivdenny Bank
Nov 2006Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1-0Sicilian: RossolimoMoscow Tal Memorial 1st
Jun 2006Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedForos Aerosvit
Oct 2003Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Sicilian: SveshnikovCap d'Agde B
Jan 2003Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk0-1Sicilian: SveshnikovCorus
Sep 2002Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov0-1Caro-Kann: Advance VariationRUS-The World
Apr 2002Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1-0Sicilian: ScheveningenFIDE GP
Apr 2002Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Caro-Kann: ClassicalFIDE GP
Apr 2002Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk0-1Caro-Kann: Advance VariationFIDE GP
Apr 2002Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov0-1Sicilian: RossolimoFIDE GP
Mar 2001Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1-0Sicilian: Najdorf18th Linares
Feb 2001Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1-0Sicilian: Four Knights18th Linares
Dec 2000Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseFIDE-Wch k.o.
Dec 2000Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE-Wch k.o.
Dec 2000Alexander GrischukAlexei Shirov1-0Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE-Wch k.o.
Dec 2000Alexei ShirovAlexander Grischuk1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseFIDE-Wch k.o.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Alexander Grischuk?

In 28 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 6 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.

How many times have Alexei Shirov and Alexander Grischuk played each other?

Our database records 28 games between them, from Dec 2000 to May 2024.

What openings do Alexei Shirov and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.