Alexey Sarana vs Alexander Rakhmanov
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · Alexander Rakhmanov
Alexey Sarana and Alexander Rakhmanov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Sarana leads 6 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Rakhmanov with White | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp-B |
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp-B |
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp-B |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp-B |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Sep 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Nezhmetdinov Memorial Rapid 40th |
| Jun 2018 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2018 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 19th ch-EU |
| Oct 2017 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening | 70th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-EU blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Alexander Rakhmanov?
In 21 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 6 wins, Alexander Rakhmanov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Alexander Rakhmanov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Alexander Rakhmanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.