Peter Svidler vs Alexander Grischuk
Peter Svidler (50, GM, FID) and Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Svidler leads with 4 wins to 1, with 22 draws — a 81% draw rate. Their last meeting at Karpov Cup - 50 years later saw Grischuk prevail. With current classical ratings of 2682 and 2641, the Elo model gives Svidler a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2682 vs 2641 (Δ +41)
With Peter Svidler as white
48% Peter25% draw27% Alexander
With Alexander Grischuk as white
36% Peter30% draw34% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Svidler | Alexander Grischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2682 | 2641 |
| Peak rating | 2769 · May 2013 | 2810 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 37 | 31 |
| World rank now | #43 | #78 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,085 | 990 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 39% | 42% |
| % black wins | 26% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2509 | 2585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 220 |
Best Win
Peter Svidler
Alexander Grischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Svidler
Alexander Grischuk