Ilia Smirin vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Ilia Smirin (2568) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Ilia Smirin and Alexander Grischuk have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2000 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Smirin leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirin | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirin with White | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Grischuk with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirin | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirin | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Online Olym Div Top-C |
| Dec 2018 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2012 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 28th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2008 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24th EU-Cup |
| Jul 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Odessa Pivdenny Bank |
| Sep 2006 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Blitz 1st |
| Nov 2005 | Alexander Grischuk | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6th World Team Championship |
| Nov 2002 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-35 |
| Sep 2002 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | RUS-The World |
| Sep 2001 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2000 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Alexander Grischuk | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Alexander Grischuk | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| May 2000 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | New York Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Smirin and Alexander Grischuk?
In 18 recorded games, Ilia Smirin has 3 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Ilia Smirin and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from May 2000 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Ilia Smirin and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.