Alexey Sarana vs Pa Iniyan
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Pa Iniyan (2581)
Alexey Sarana and Pa Iniyan have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Sarana leads 9 wins to 0, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Iniyan with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E54 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Pa Iniyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Nov 2024 | A Sarana | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Pa Iniyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Sep 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Plovdiv Round Table U21 Open |
| Jun 2021 | Pa Iniyan | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Pa Iniyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Pa Iniyan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Pa Iniyan?
In 11 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, Pa Iniyan has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Pa Iniyan played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Pa Iniyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.