Alexander Grischuk vs Bardiya Daneshvar
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Bardiya Daneshvar (2572)
Alexander Grischuk and Bardiya Daneshvar have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 5, with 6 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Daneshvar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Daneshvar with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Daneshvar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| unknown | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Daneshvar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Grischuk,A | Daneshvar,Bardiya | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Daneshvar,Bardiya | Grischuk,A | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 4th UZB President Masters |
| Sep 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Bardiya Daneshvar | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 0-1 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Bardiya Daneshvar | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Bardiya Daneshvar | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Bardiya Daneshvar | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Mar 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Bardiya Daneshvar | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | PRO League Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Bardiya Daneshvar?
In 17 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Bardiya Daneshvar has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Bardiya Daneshvar played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Mar 2023 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Bardiya Daneshvar play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.