Fabiano Caruana vs Alexander Grischuk
Fabiano Caruana (34, GM, USA) and Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) have met 20 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 14 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 saw Caruana prevail. With current classical ratings of 2788 and 2641, the Elo model gives Caruana a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2788 vs 2641 (Δ +147)
With Fabiano Caruana as white
65% Fabiano19% draw16% Alexander
With Alexander Grischuk as white
54% Fabiano23% draw23% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fabiano Caruana | Alexander Grischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2788-5 | 2641 |
| Peak rating | 2844 · Oct 2014 | 2810 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 22 | 31 |
| World rank now | #3 | #78 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,821 | 990 |
| Months active | 215 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 42% |
| % black wins | 34% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2803 | 2585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 214 | 220 |
Best Win
Fabiano Caruana
Alexander Grischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (73)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fabiano Caruana
Alexander Grischuk