Maksim Chigaev vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Maksim Chigaev (2622) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Grischuk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Chigaev leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Grischuk with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2nd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue 13th Oct 2026 |
| Jun 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Nov 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Grischuk?
In 11 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 5 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.