Alexey Sarana vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Alexey Sarana and Matthias Bluebaum have played 35 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Sarana leads 14 wins to 6, with 15 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Bluebaum with White | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E14 | Colle System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 35 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | A Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | A Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | A Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | A Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Jul 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34th Leon Blitz Open |
| Jul 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34th Leon Blitz Final |
| Jul 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 34th Leon Blitz Final |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 35 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 14 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 6 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 35 games between them, from Nov 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (7 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.