Alexey Sarana vs Sina Movahed
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Sina Movahed (2595)
Alexey Sarana and Sina Movahed have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Sarana leads 7 wins to 7, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Movahed with White | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | London System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Feb 2026 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Sina Movahed | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Sina Movahed | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Sina Movahed | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Sina Movahed | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | A Sarana | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Sina Movahed | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Sina Movahed?
In 14 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, Sina Movahed has 7 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Sina Movahed played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2022 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Sina Movahed play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.