Arad Nazari vs Alexey Sarana
IM Arad Nazari (2419) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Arad Nazari and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nazari leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 64 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nazari | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazari with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nazari | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| unknown | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nazari | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nazari,Arad | Sarana,A | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Sarana,A | Nazari,Arad | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2025 | A Sarana | Arad Nazari | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Arad Nazari | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Arad Nazari | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Arad Nazari | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Arad Nazari | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Arad Nazari | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Arad Nazari | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Arad Nazari | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arad Nazari and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Arad Nazari has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Arad Nazari and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Arad Nazari and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.