Alexey Sarana vs Marco Materia
GM Alexey Sarana (2666) · IM Marco Materia (2517)
Alexey Sarana and Marco Materia have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2023 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sarana leads 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Materia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Materia with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Materia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Materia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D32 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Marco Materia | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Marco Materia | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Marco Materia | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Marco Materia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Marco Materia | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Marco Materia | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Marco Materia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Marco Materia?
In 14 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 6 wins, Marco Materia has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Marco Materia played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 2023 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Marco Materia play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.