Alexey Sarana vs Rudik Makarian
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Alexey Sarana and Rudik Makarian have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Sarana leads 10 wins to 17 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Makarian with White | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 27 | 10 | 2 | 15 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Rudik Makarian | A Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | A Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Rudik Makarian | A Sarana | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Rudik Makarian | A Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Apr 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Dec 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Rudik Makarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | blitz-Moscow 74th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Rudik Makarian?
In 29 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 10 wins, Rudik Makarian has 17 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.