Vladimir Malakhov vs Alexander Grischuk
Vladimir Malakhov (46, GM, FID) and Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Grischuk leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2620 and 2641, the Elo model gives Grischuk a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2620 vs 2641 (Δ -21)
With Vladimir Malakhov as white
38% Vladimir29% draw34% Alexander
With Alexander Grischuk as white
29% Vladimir26% draw45% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Grischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2620 | 2641 |
| Peak rating | 2732 · Jul 2010 | 2810 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 30 | 31 |
| World rank now | #114 | #78 |
| World rank peak | #17 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 923 | 990 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 49% | 42% |
| % black wins | 32% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2513 | 2585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 220 |
Best Win
Vladimir Malakhov
Alexander Grischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Malakhov
Alexander Grischuk