Anton Korobov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Anton Korobov (2621) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Anton Korobov and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Korobov leads 5 wins to 4, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Korobov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korobov with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Korobov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Korobov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | European Blitz 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Anton Korobov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Anton Korobov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 23rd ch-EU |
| Sep 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anton Korobov and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Anton Korobov has 5 wins, Alexey Sarana has 4 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Anton Korobov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Anton Korobov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.