Nils Grandelius vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Nils Grandelius (2603) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Nils Grandelius and Alireza Firouzja have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Grandelius leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandelius with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Firouzja with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | PRO League KO Stage |
| Feb 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2nd Prague Masters |
| Apr 2018 | Alireza Firouzja | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Sharjah Masters |
| Dec 2016 | Nils Grandelius | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nils Grandelius and Alireza Firouzja?
In 15 recorded games, Nils Grandelius has 3 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Nils Grandelius and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Nils Grandelius and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.