Arman Mikaelyan vs Alexey Sarana
GM Arman Mikaelyan (2511) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Arman Mikaelyan and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Mikaelyan leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mikaelyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikaelyan with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mikaelyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mikaelyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | A Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Arman Mikaelyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Arman Mikaelyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Arman Mikaelyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Arman Mikaelyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Aug 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Feb 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Arman Mikaelyan | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arman Mikaelyan and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Arman Mikaelyan has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 10 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Arman Mikaelyan and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Arman Mikaelyan and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.