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Alexander Grischuk vs Ernesto Inarkiev

GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)

7
Grischuk wins
15
draws
0
Inarkiev wins
22
games

Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2003 and the most recent in May 2026. Grischuk leads 7 wins to 0, with 15 draws (32% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesGrischukDrawsInarkiev
Grischuk with White11470
Inarkiev with White11380

Results by time format

FormatGamesGrischukDrawsInarkiev
Classical13580
Blitz8170
Rapid1100

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesGrischukDrawsInarkiev
D02London System3210
B90Sicilian: Najdorf2110
A13English Opening2110
A22English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1010
B33Sicilian: Sveshnikov1010
C46Four Knights Game1100
C84Ruy Lopez: Closed1010
A32English Opening1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
May 2026Grischuk,AInarkiev,E1-0Four Knights Game75th Ann. Karpov 2026
Dec 2024Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk0-1London SystemNew Year Festival Blitz
Dec 2023Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemMoscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz
Dec 2023Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianMoscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz
Dec 2023Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk0-1Slav DefenseMoscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid
Dec 2023Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit AcceptedMoscow Region Group Cup
Dec 2023Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk0-1London SystemMoscow Region Group Cup
Dec 2022Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Sicilian: SveshnikovMoscow Region Cup
May 2020Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Horwitz DefensePlay for Russia Prelim
May 2020Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1/2-1/2London SystemPlay for Russia Prelim
Dec 2018Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationWch Blitz
Jul 2017Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2English Opening: Dutch DefenseGeneva FIDE GP
Oct 2016Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2English Openingch-RUS 69th
Nov 2014Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1/2-1/2English OpeningSochi Tal Memorial Blitz
Nov 2014Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfSochi Tal Memorial Blitz
Nov 2014Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1-0English OpeningMoscow Petrosian Memorial
Oct 2012Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed28th EU-Cup
Dec 2008Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1/2-1/2Slav DefenseElista FIDE GP
Apr 2008Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1-0King's Indian DefenseBaku FIDE GP
Apr 2008Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedchT-RUS
Dec 2007Ernesto InarkievAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Slav Defense60th RUS-ch Superfinal
Sep 2003Alexander GrischukErnesto Inarkiev1-0Sicilian: Najdorf56th ch-RUS
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev?

In 22 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 7 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.

How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?

Our database records 22 games between them, from Sep 2003 to May 2026.

What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?

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