Nils Grandelius vs Bassem Amin
GM Nils Grandelius (2603) · GM Bassem Amin (2608)
Nils Grandelius and Bassem Amin have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2010 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Grandelius leads 4 wins to 4, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandelius with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Amin with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Aug 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Jan 2023 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 0-1 | Sicilian | 50th Rilton Cup Match |
| Jan 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50th Rilton Cup Match |
| Jan 2023 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 50th Rilton Cup Match |
| Jan 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 50th Rilton Cup Match |
| Jan 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 50th Rilton Cup Match |
| Jan 2023 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 50th Rilton Cup Match |
| Mar 2019 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 12th WchT |
| Sep 2018 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Olympiad-43 |
| Apr 2018 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Sharjah Masters |
| Sep 2016 | Bassem Amin | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad-42 |
| Feb 2010 | Nils Grandelius | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | 26th Cappelle Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nils Grandelius and Bassem Amin?
In 18 recorded games, Nils Grandelius has 4 wins, Bassem Amin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Nils Grandelius and Bassem Amin played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Feb 2010 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Nils Grandelius and Bassem Amin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.