Sergei Movsesian vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
Sergei Movsesian and Alexander Grischuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Movsesian leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Grischuk with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Blitz |
| May 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Grischuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 28th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2012 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Olympiad-40 |
| Jul 2011 | Alexander Grischuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 8th WchT |
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| May 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World Cup ACP 4th |
| May 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | World Cup ACP 4th |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Grischuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2007 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 23rd EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Alexander Grischuk?
In 12 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 2 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2007 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.