Bassem Amin vs Nihal Sarin
GM Bassem Amin (2614) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Bassem Amin and Nihal Sarin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2022. Amin leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Amin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Sarin with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Amin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Amin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Bassem Amin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Blitz |
| Oct 2020 | Bassem Amin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Capechecs Online Trophy A |
| Oct 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Capechecs Online Trophy A |
| Dec 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy |
| Oct 2019 | Bassem Amin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy |
| May 2019 | Bassem Amin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Aug 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Bassem Amin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25th Abu Dhabi Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bassem Amin and Nihal Sarin?
In 10 recorded games, Bassem Amin has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Bassem Amin and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2018 to Jun 2022.
What openings do Bassem Amin and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.