The tribological performance of hot-pressed monolithic CrB₂ and a newly developed CrB₂ + 20 vol.% MoSi₂ composite was investigated by using scratch test. The test was carried out under progressive loading ranging from 0.9 to 30 N over a scratch distance of 3 mm. In situ values of coefficient of friction (COF), depth of penetration and acoustic emission were recorded. The wear volume and fracture toughness were also calculated. COF of both materials is increased with increasing the scratch length and progressive load. COF of the composite was observed to be slightly higher compared to the monolithic CrB₂. The wear volume of the composite is 60% higher compared to monolithic CrB₂. Fracture toughness values of ~2.48 and ~2.81 MPa m^1/2 were calculated for monolithic CrB₂ and CrB₂ + 20 vol.% MoSi₂ composite, respectively. Microstructural characterization indicates that the abrasive wear is the dominant wear mechanism in both the materials.