Alexander Grischuk vs Victor Bologan
Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) and Victor Bologan (55, GM, MDA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 86 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2641 and 2590, the Elo model gives Grischuk a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2641 vs 2590 (Δ +51)
With Alexander Grischuk as white
50% Alexander24% draw26% Victor
With Victor Bologan as white
38% Alexander29% draw33% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Grischuk | Victor Bologan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2641 | 2590 |
| Peak rating | 2810 · Dec 2014 | 2734 · Aug 2012 |
| Peak age | 31 | 41 |
| World rank now | #78 | #188 |
| World rank peak | #3 | #18 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 990 | 813 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 42% | 52% |
| % black wins | 30% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2585 | 2478 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 207 | 91 |
Best Win
Alexander Grischuk
Victor Bologan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Grischuk
Victor Bologan