Leinier Dominguez Perez vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexander Grischuk have played 48 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2005 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Perez leads 6 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 24 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Perez | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perez with White | 22 | 2 | 13 | 7 |
| Grischuk with White | 26 | 4 | 11 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Perez | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 4 | 12 | 6 |
| Blitz | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| Rapid | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Perez | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ? | ? | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 48 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | ? | BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Final |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | ? | BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Final |
| Dec 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Rapid 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Catalan | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Feb 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PRO League Stage |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2018 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2016 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2015 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 10th WchT |
| Feb 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tbilisi FIDE GP |
| Dec 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | London System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexander Grischuk?
In 48 recorded games, Leinier Dominguez Perez has 6 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 18 wins, and they have drawn 24 times.
How many times have Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 48 games between them, from Mar 2005 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.