Alexey Sarana vs Kirill Klukin
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · IM Kirill Klukin (2400)
Alexey Sarana and Kirill Klukin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Sarana leads 12 wins to 2, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Klukin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Klukin with White | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Klukin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Klukin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Kirill Klukin | A Sarana | 0-1 | Colle System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Kirill Klukin | A Sarana | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | A Sarana | Kirill Klukin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Kirill Klukin | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Kirill Klukin | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Kirill Klukin | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Kirill Klukin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Speed Chess Q1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Kirill Klukin?
In 14 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 12 wins, Kirill Klukin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Kirill Klukin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Kirill Klukin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.