Alexander Grischuk vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) have met 22 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 14 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2nd International Rustam Kasimdzhanov Cup 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2641 and 2717, the Elo model gives Mamedyarov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2641 vs 2717 (Δ -76)
With Alexander Grischuk as white
31% Alexander27% draw42% Shakhriyar
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
23% Alexander23% draw54% Shakhriyar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Grischuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2641 | 2717+2 |
| Peak rating | 2810 · Dec 2014 | 2820 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 31 | 33 |
| World rank now | #78 | #26 |
| World rank peak | #3 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 990 | 1,235 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 42% | 43% |
| % black wins | 30% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2585 | 2686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 146 |
Best Win
Alexander Grischuk
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (72)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Grischuk
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov