Alexandr Fier vs Alexey Sarana
GM Alexandr Fier (2557) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Alexandr Fier and Alexey Sarana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Fier leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fier | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fier with White | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sarana with White | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fier | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fier | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | A Fier | A Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | A Sarana | A Fier | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | A Sarana | A Fier | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-45 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2016 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandr Fier | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 24th Chigorin Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexandr Fier and Alexey Sarana?
In 11 recorded games, Alexandr Fier has 2 wins, Alexey Sarana has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexandr Fier and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Alexandr Fier and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.