Alexey Sarana vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Alexey Sarana and Praggnanandhaa R have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Sarana leads 6 wins to 3, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| R with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | A Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Jul 2025 | A Sarana | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Feb 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 87th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-45 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Mar 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 12 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 6 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.