Alexey Sarana vs Sergei Lobanov
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Sergei Lobanov (2515)
Alexey Sarana and Sergei Lobanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2009 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Sarana leads 5 wins to 4, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lobanov with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D73 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | A Sarana | Sergei Lobanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jun 2024 | Sergei Lobanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Sergei Lobanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Sergei Lobanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Sergei Lobanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Cappelle Online Blitz Open |
| Apr 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-RUS U20 |
| Nov 2017 | Sergei Lobanov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56th Wch U20 |
| Sep 2014 | Alexey Sarana | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch U14 |
| Apr 2009 | Alexey Sarana | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | ch-RUS U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Sergei Lobanov?
In 12 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 5 wins, Sergei Lobanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Sergei Lobanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2009 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Sergei Lobanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.