Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2640)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Raunak Sadhwani have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Goryachkina leads 1 wins to 15 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Sadhwani with White | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess Stars 6.0 Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Chess Stars 6.0 Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Chess Stars 6.0 Rapid |
| Jun 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess Stars 5.0 Blitz |
| Jun 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess Stars 5.0 Blitz |
| Jun 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess Stars 5.0 Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Catalan | Moscow Stars Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Colle System | Moscow Stars Blitz |
| Jun 2024 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Stars Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid |
| Jan 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Sicilian | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Krasnogorsk Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Krasnogorsk Crocus Rapid |
| Apr 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2018 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 16th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 20 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 1 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 15 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.