Alexander Grischuk vs Levon Aronian
Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 36 times in classical OTB. Aronian leads with 7 wins to 3, with 26 draws — a 72% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 World Blitz Championship Swiss saw Aronian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2641 and 2724, the Elo model gives Aronian 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 2724 (Δ -83)
With Alexander Grischuk as white
30% Alexander27% draw44% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
22% Alexander22% draw55% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Grischuk | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2641 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2810 · Dec 2014 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 31 | 32 |
| World rank now | #78 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #3 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 990 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 42% | 39% |
| % black wins | 30% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2585 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 203 |
Best Win
Alexander Grischuk
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (65)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Grischuk
Levon Aronian