Alexey Sarana vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2635)
Alexey Sarana and Alexander Donchenko have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Sarana leads 9 wins to 2, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Donchenko with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | A Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | A Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | A Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Julius Baer Gen Cup Pl/In |
| Oct 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| May 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Alexander Donchenko?
In 13 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.