Alexander Grischuk vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 8 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 FIDE World Blitz Team Championship Knockout drew. With current classical ratings of 2641 and 2729, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2641 vs 2729 (Δ -88)
With Alexander Grischuk as white
29% Alexander26% draw44% Ian
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
22% Alexander22% draw56% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Grischuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2641 | 2729 |
| Peak rating | 2810 · Dec 2014 | 2795 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 31 | 33 |
| World rank now | #78 | #20 |
| World rank peak | #3 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 990 | 1,123 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 42% | 45% |
| % black wins | 30% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2585 | 2663 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 207 | 104 |
Best Win
Alexander Grischuk
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (63)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Grischuk
Ian Nepomniachtchi