Aleksandr Shimanov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Alexey Sarana have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2019 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Shimanov leads 6 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | A Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | A Sarana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | A Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jan 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Sep 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Skolkovo Russian Rapid GP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Alexey Sarana?
In 27 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 6 wins, Alexey Sarana has 18 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Sep 2019 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.