Alexey Sarana vs Dmitry Goltsev
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · FM Dmitry Goltsev (2155)
Alexey Sarana and Dmitry Goltsev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in May 2025. Sarana leads 8 wins to 2, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Goltsev with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Dmitry Goltsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | A Sarana | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitry Goltsev | A Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Dmitry Goltsev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Philidor | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Dmitry Goltsev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Dmitry Goltsev | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Dmitry Goltsev | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Dmitry Goltsev?
In 11 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, Dmitry Goltsev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Dmitry Goltsev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2020 to May 2025.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Dmitry Goltsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games), followed by the Philidor (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.