Anton Demchenko vs Alexey Sarana
GM Anton Demchenko (2588) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Anton Demchenko and Alexey Sarana have played 38 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2014 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Demchenko leads 8 wins to 15 - trailing overall, with 15 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (10 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demchenko with White | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 |
| Sarana with White | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| Rapid | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 38 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Anton Demchenko | A Sarana | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Anton Demchenko | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Demchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Munich Pfingst Open A |
| May 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | chT-SRB Premier |
| Aug 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21st ch-EU |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34th Leon Blitz Open |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anton Demchenko and Alexey Sarana?
In 38 recorded games, Anton Demchenko has 8 wins, Alexey Sarana has 15 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Anton Demchenko and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 38 games between them, from Oct 2014 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Anton Demchenko and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (10 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.