Alexey Sarana vs Ivan Yeletsky
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · FM Ivan Yeletsky (2405)
Alexey Sarana and Ivan Yeletsky have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Sarana leads 7 wins to 3, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Yeletsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Yeletsky with White | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Yeletsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Yeletsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | A Sarana | Ivan Yeletsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Ivan Yeletsky | A Sarana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Ivan Yeletsky | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Ivan Yeletsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Ivan Yeletsky | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Ivan Yeletsky | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Ivan Yeletsky | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Ivan Yeletsky | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Ivan Yeletsky | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2019 | Ivan Yeletsky | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41st Nezhmetdinov Memorial |
| Apr 2018 | Ivan Yeletsky | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Ivan Yeletsky?
In 11 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, Ivan Yeletsky has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Ivan Yeletsky played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2018 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Ivan Yeletsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.