Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Alexey Sarana
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alexey Sarana have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in May 2025. Kosteniuk leads 3 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Sarana with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz |
| May 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2018 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alexey Sarana?
In 15 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 11 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2018 to May 2025.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.