Alexandros Papasimakopoulos vs Alexey Sarana
IM Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (2353) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Alexey Sarana have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Papasimakopoulos leads 6 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games). The average game between them lasted 62 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papasimakopoulos with White | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Papasimakopoulos | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E18 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | A Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2025 | A Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | A Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | A Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | A Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2021 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Alexey Sarana?
In 20 recorded games, Alexandros Papasimakopoulos has 6 wins, Alexey Sarana has 12 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Mar 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.