Gata Kamsky vs Alexander Grischuk
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Open World Blitz Championship 2018 drew. With current classical ratings of 2596 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: 2596 vs 2641 (Δ -45)
With Gata Kamsky as white
34% Gata29% draw37% Alexander
With Alexander Grischuk as white
26% Gata25% draw49% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Alexander Grischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596-5 | 2641 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2810 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 39 | 31 |
| World rank now | #166 | #78 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 990 |
| Months active | 216 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 42% |
| % black wins | 36% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 220 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Alexander Grischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Alexander Grischuk