Gata Kamsky vs Alexander Grischuk

GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)

Kamsky wins

draws

Grischuk wins

games

Gata Kamsky and Alexander Grischuk have played 47 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2005 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Kamsky leads 5 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 28 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Kamsky	Draws	Grischuk
Kamsky with White	21	2	12	7
Grischuk with White	26	3	16	7

Results by time format

Format	Games	Kamsky	Draws	Grischuk
Blitz	23	2	17	4
Classical	14	2	9	3
Rapid	10	1	2	7

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Kamsky	Draws	Grischuk
A48	London System	3	0	3	0
A46	Indian Defense	3	0	1	2
D02	London System	2	0	1	1
A11	English Opening	2	0	2	0
A80	Dutch Defense	2	0	1	1
C84	Ruy Lopez: Closed	2	0	1	1
B12	Caro-Kann: Advance Variation	2	1	0	1
B04	Alekhine Defense	1	1	0	0

Most recent 30 of 47 games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Oct 2024	G Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	Sicilian: Four Knights	Titled Tue Late
Jun 2024	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Queen's Pawn Game	Titled Tue Late
May 2024	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Dutch Defense	Titled Tue Late
Nov 2023	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	London System	Titled Tue Late
Nov 2023	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Torre Attack	Titled Tue Late
May 2023	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Sicilian	Titled Tue Late
Aug 2022	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1-0	Dutch Defense	Titled Tue Late
Aug 2022	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	0-1	Indian Defense	Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss
Jul 2022	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1-0	French: Exchange Variation	Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss
Jul 2022	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Sicilian	Titled Tue Late
Jun 2022	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	0-1	Indian Defense	Titled Tue Late
Jun 2022	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Bishop's Opening	Titled Tue Early
Apr 2022	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	0-1	London System	Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss
Mar 2022	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	London System	Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss
Mar 2022	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1-0	Modern Defense	Titled Tue Late
Mar 2022	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1-0	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss
Mar 2022	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1-0	French Defense	Titled Tue Late
Feb 2022	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Italian Game: Classical Variation	Titled Tue
Dec 2018	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	English Opening	Wch Blitz
May 2016	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	London System	chT-RUS 23rd
May 2016	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Schliemann	chT-RUS 23rd
Dec 2013	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	Beijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2013	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	0-1	Caro-Kann: Advance Variation	Beijing Sportaccord Blitz
Nov 2013	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	9th WchT
Jul 2013	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	0-1	Sicilian: Rossolimo	Beijing FIDE GP
Jun 2013	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	Wch Rapid
May 2013	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	London System	Thessaloniki FIDE GP
Feb 2013	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	Queen's Pawn Game	Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final
Feb 2013	Alexander Grischuk	Gata Kamsky	1-0	Slav Defense	Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final
Dec 2012	Gata Kamsky	Alexander Grischuk	1/2-1/2	Nimzovich-Larsen attack	Beijing Sportaccord Blitz

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Alexander Grischuk?

In 47 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 5 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 14 wins, and they have drawn 28 times.

How many times have Gata Kamsky and Alexander Grischuk played each other?

Our database records 47 games between them, from Dec 2005 to Oct 2024.

What openings do Gata Kamsky and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?

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