Evgeniy Najer vs Alexander Grischuk
Evgeniy Najer (49, GM, FID) and Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Najer leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2641, the Elo model gives Grischuk a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2641 (Δ -47)
With Evgeniy Najer as white
34% Evgeniy29% draw37% Alexander
With Alexander Grischuk as white
26% Evgeniy24% draw49% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeniy Najer | Alexander Grischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2641 |
| Peak rating | 2707 · Aug 2017 | 2810 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 40 | 31 |
| World rank now | #173 | #78 |
| World rank peak | #28 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 994 | 990 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 48% | 42% |
| % black wins | 31% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2549 | 2585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 66 | 198 |
Best Win
Evgeniy Najer
Alexander Grischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeniy Najer
Alexander Grischuk