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Veselin Topalov vs Alexander Grischuk

GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)

7
Topalov wins
14
draws
6
Grischuk wins
27
games

Veselin Topalov and Alexander Grischuk have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2020. Topalov leads 7 wins to 6, with 14 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesTopalovDrawsGrischuk
Topalov with White15492
Grischuk with White12354

Results by time format

FormatGamesTopalovDrawsGrischuk
Classical15393
Blitz8251
Rapid4202

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesTopalovDrawsGrischuk
B90Sicilian: Najdorf6222
D37Indian Defense2011
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed2020
A38English Opening1010
B33Sicilian: Sveshnikov1010
B36Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon1010
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo1100
B52Sicilian: Moscow Variation1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2020Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Indian Defense11th Danzhou
Dec 2020Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow Variation11th Danzhou
Apr 2019Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1-0Indian Defense6th Gashimov Memorial
Jun 2017Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1-0Sicilian: NajdorfParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2017Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2017Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk0-1French: Classical VariationParis GCT Rapid
Dec 2015Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense7th London Classic
Aug 2015Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfSinquefield Cup 3rd
Jun 2015Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation3rd Norway Chess
Jun 2015Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov0-1London System3rd Norway Masters Blitz
Sep 2014Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Queen's Indian Defense30th EU-Cup
Jun 2014Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk0-1Sicilian: Najdorf2nd Norway Chess
Jun 2014Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Four Knights GameNorway Chess Blitz 2nd
Jul 2013Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseBeijing FIDE GP
May 2013Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian DefenseThessaloniki FIDE GP
Sep 2012Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2English Opening1st London FIDE GP
Jul 2012Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed6th Wch Blitz
Jul 2012Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon6th Wch Blitz
Jul 2012Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov0-1Sicilian: RossolimoWch Rapid
Mar 2011Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1-0Dutch DefenseAmber Rapid 20th
Mar 2011Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1-0Sicilian: Najdorf20th Amber Blindfold
Feb 2010Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1-0Queen's Indian Defense27th Linares
Feb 2010Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1-0Sicilian: Najdorf27th Linares
Mar 2006Alexander GrischukVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorf15th Amber Blindfold
Mar 2006Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1-0Queen's Indian Defense15th Amber Rapid
Jan 2005Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedCorus
Jan 2003Veselin TopalovAlexander Grischuk1/2-1/2Sicilian: SveshnikovCorus
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Alexander Grischuk?

In 27 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 7 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.

How many times have Veselin Topalov and Alexander Grischuk played each other?

Our database records 27 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Dec 2020.

What openings do Veselin Topalov and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.