Alexey Sarana vs Christopher Woojin Yoo
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Christopher Woojin Yoo (2607)
Alexey Sarana and Christopher Woojin Yoo have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2021 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Sarana leads 7 wins to 5, with 8 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Yoo with White | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | A Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Karlsruhe Grenke Open |
| Feb 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Jan 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Christopher Woojin Yoo?
In 20 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, Christopher Woojin Yoo has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Christopher Woojin Yoo played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Mar 2021 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Christopher Woojin Yoo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.