A.R. Saleh Salem vs Nihal Sarin
GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
A.R. Saleh Salem and Nihal Sarin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Salem leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salem | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salem | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salem | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | AR Salem | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Sharjah Alef Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Sharjah Alef Rapid |
| Nov 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sharjah Alef |
| Nov 2023 | Nihal Sarin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Sharjah Alef |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | London System | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Nihal Sarin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between A.R. Saleh Salem and Nihal Sarin?
In 12 recorded games, A.R. Saleh Salem has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have A.R. Saleh Salem and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Feb 2025.
What openings do A.R. Saleh Salem and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.