Aram Hakobyan vs Nihal Sarin
GM Aram Hakobyan (2638) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Aram Hakobyan and Nihal Sarin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Hakobyan leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hakobyan | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakobyan with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Sarin with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hakobyan | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hakobyan | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aram Hakobyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool C |
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Aram Hakobyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Aram Hakobyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Dec 2025 | Aram Hakobyan | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Aram Hakobyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Asrian Mem Rapid |
| Sep 2025 | Aram Hakobyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Aram Hakobyan | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Aram Hakobyan | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 28th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Aug 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Riga Tech Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aram Hakobyan and Nihal Sarin?
In 12 recorded games, Aram Hakobyan has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aram Hakobyan and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2021 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Aram Hakobyan and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.