Alexey Sarana vs Andrey Drygalov
GM Alexey Sarana (2666) · GM Andrey Drygalov (2404)
Alexey Sarana and Andrey Drygalov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Sarana leads 9 wins to 3, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Drygalov with White | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sarana,A | Drygalov,Andrey | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Drygalov,Andrey | Sarana,A | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Andrey Drygalov | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Tetraktys Concept Mgmt |
| Nov 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Andrey Drygalov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Dec 2018 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Eurasia Cup Open |
| Apr 2018 | Andrey Drygalov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Andrey Drygalov?
In 16 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, Andrey Drygalov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Andrey Drygalov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2018 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Andrey Drygalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.