Benjamin Bok vs Alexey Sarana
GM Benjamin Bok (2560) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Benjamin Bok and Alexey Sarana have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2018 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Bok leads 3 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bok with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Benjamin Bok | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benjamin Bok and Alexey Sarana?
In 16 recorded games, Benjamin Bok has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 10 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Benjamin Bok and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jun 2018 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Benjamin Bok and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.