Anthony Atanasov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Anthony Atanasov (2481) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Anthony Atanasov and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2024 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Atanasov leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Atanasov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atanasov with White | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Sarana with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Atanasov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Atanasov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Anthony Atanasov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | - | 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Anthony Atanasov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Anthony Atanasov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Anthony Atanasov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Anthony Atanasov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anthony Atanasov and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Anthony Atanasov has 4 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Anthony Atanasov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2024 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Anthony Atanasov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (3 games), followed by the London System (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.