Andrew Hong vs Alexey Sarana
GM Andrew Hong (2598) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Andrew Hong and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2024 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Hong leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hong | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hong | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hong | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | CECLUB Primera Division Linares 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open |
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | DreamHack Atlanta 2026 | Group Stage A | Upper Bracket |
| May 2026 | Andrew Hong | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | DreamHack Atlanta 2026 | Group Stage A | Upper Bracket |
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Oct 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Andrew Hong | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Apr 2024 | Andrew Hong | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chessable Masters Play In |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrew Hong and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Andrew Hong has 4 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Andrew Hong and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Andrew Hong and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Philidor (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.