Alan Pichot vs Nihal Sarin
GM Alan Pichot (2562) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Alan Pichot and Nihal Sarin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2017 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Pichot leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pichot | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pichot with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarin with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pichot | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pichot | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Nihal Sarin | A Pichot | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Alan Pichot | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alan Pichot | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alan Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alan Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Rapid |
| Jul 2021 | Alan Pichot | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | London System | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Alan Pichot | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54th Biel |
| Jul 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Alan Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Biel Rapid 54th |
| Dec 2020 | Alan Pichot | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 |
| May 2020 | Alan Pichot | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2017 | Alan Pichot | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alan Pichot and Nihal Sarin?
In 12 recorded games, Alan Pichot has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alan Pichot and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2017 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Alan Pichot and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.