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Boris Gelfand vs Alexander Grischuk

GM Boris Gelfand (2641) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)

11
Gelfand wins
48
draws
21
Grischuk wins
80
games

Boris Gelfand and Alexander Grischuk have played 80 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2001 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Gelfand leads 11 wins to 21 - trailing overall, with 48 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesGelfandDrawsGrischuk
Gelfand with White419275
Grischuk with White3922116

Results by time format

FormatGamesGelfandDrawsGrischuk
Classical408248
Blitz2621311
Rapid141112

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesGelfandDrawsGrischuk
E15Queen's Indian Defense7151
C42Petrov's Defense7142
E07Catalan3030
E12Queen's Indian Defense3012
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2011
D34Queen's Gambit Declined2110
D37Indian Defense2020
A37English Opening: Symmetrical2020

Most recent 30 of 80 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Sep 2023Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1-0SicilianAmsterdam Levitov Rapid
Sep 2023Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1-0CatalanAmsterdam Levitov Rapid
Apr 2023Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Réti OpeningAstana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz
Apr 2023Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2SicilianAstana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz
Apr 2023Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationAstana Satty Zhuldyz Rapid
Feb 2022Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2SicilianLevitov Chess 50k
Oct 2019Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1-0Petrov's DefenseFIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss
Aug 2019Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Bogo-Indian DefenseAmsterdam Levitov Rapid
Aug 2019Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1-0Anti-GrünfeldAmsterdam Levitov Blitz
Mar 2018Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1-0Hungarian OpeningMoscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th
Mar 2018Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Nimzovich-Larsen attack11th Moscow Tal Memorial Rapid
Jun 2016Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: SveshnikovEurasia Blitz Chess Cup
Jun 2016Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2King's Indian DefenseEurasia Blitz Chess Cup
Oct 2015Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk0-1English Defense9th Wch Blitz
May 2015Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2SicilianKhanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP
Apr 2015Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2English Opening10th WchT
Dec 2014Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2London SystemBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2014Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Nov 2014Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseSochi Tal Memorial Blitz
Nov 2014Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1-0London SystemSochi Tal Memorial Blitz
Nov 2014Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk0-1Grünfeld DefenseMoscow Petrosian Memorial
Oct 2014Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1-0Queen's Indian DefenseBaku FIDE GP
Sep 2013Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1-0Horwitz DefenseParis FIDE GP
Jul 2013Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1-0King's Indian Defense: Averbakh SystemBeijing FIDE GP
Apr 2013Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseCandidates Tournament
Mar 2013Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoCandidates Tournament
Oct 2012Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1-0Sicilian: Closed1st London FIDE GP
Jul 2012Alexander GrischukBoris Gelfand1-0French: Advance Variation6th Wch Blitz
Jul 2012Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Queen's Indian Defense6th Wch Blitz
Jul 2012Boris GelfandAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemWch Rapid
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Boris Gelfand and Alexander Grischuk?

In 80 recorded games, Boris Gelfand has 11 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 21 wins, and they have drawn 48 times.

How many times have Boris Gelfand and Alexander Grischuk played each other?

Our database records 80 games between them, from Jul 2001 to Sep 2023.

What openings do Boris Gelfand and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (7 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (7). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.