Benjamin Bok vs Alexey Sarana
GM Benjamin Bok (2560) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Benjamin Bok and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Bok leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bok with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | A Sarana | B Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | B Bok | A 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 12 recorded games, Benjamin Bok has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Benjamin Bok and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2018 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Benjamin Bok and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.