Alexey Sarana vs Sina Movahed
GM Alexey Sarana (2666) · GM Sina Movahed (2595)
Alexey Sarana and Sina Movahed have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sarana leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Movahed with White | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Sina Movahed | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Esports World Cup B 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Esports World Cup B 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Sina Movahed | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Esports World Cup B 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Sina Movahed | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 |
| 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 | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Sina Movahed | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Sina Movahed | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Sina Movahed | Alexey 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 18 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, Sina Movahed has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Sina Movahed played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Sep 2022 to Aug 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.