Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Alexander Grischuk have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Pons leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pons | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Grischuk with White | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid |
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Krasnogorsk Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Oct 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-39 |
| Feb 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27th Linares |
| Feb 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 27th Linares |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th chT-EU |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander Grischuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Aug 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Jan 1996 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Alexander Grischuk?
In 20 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 1 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 10 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.