Alexey Sarana vs Matvey Galchenko
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Alexey Sarana and Matvey Galchenko have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Sarana leads 13 wins to 7, with 4 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Galchenko with White | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | A Sarana | 0-1 | Bird's opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | A Sarana | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | A Sarana | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2020 | Matvey Galchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Matvey Galchenko?
In 24 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 13 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.