Alexey Sarana vs Sergey Drygalov
GM Alexey Sarana (2679) · GM Sergey Drygalov (2530)
Alexey Sarana and Sergey Drygalov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Sarana leads 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Drygalov with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Sergey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Sergey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Drygalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Drygalov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Drygalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Drygalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2019 | Sergey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Sergey Drygalov?
In 11 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, Sergey Drygalov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Sergey Drygalov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Sergey Drygalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.